Michael Jacobson

Executive Director, CUNY's Institute for State and Local Governance

[Michael Jacobson @michaelislg]

I'm excited to share 2 innovative #CJII programs @CUNYISLG developed with the @ManhattanDA's office—Youth Opportunity Hubs + Community Navigators. These effective models could be easily duplicated, using funds to #InvestInOpportunity for communities. READ: https://t.co/90PLFxj7ef

[Equality Indicators @equalityISLG]

Our latest issue of Narrowing the Gap looks at disparities in educational attainment facing incarcerated people and the benefits of education in correctional settings: https://t.co/MaSUfOwmMc

[Michael Jacobson @michaelislg]

It's been 1.5 years since the Independent Commission on New York City Criminal Justice & Incarceration Reform released its recommendations to close Rikers. Learn what progress has been made--and what remains to be done--in the new progress report https://t.co/qUcSHBpW5O

[NYN Media @NYN_media]

TOP READ: With crime in New York City at historic lows and its jail population at less than half of its 1990s peak, there are some underappreciated lessons to learn from the city’s success at reducing crime and incarceration https://t.co/HN62OF7pPy @CityAndStateNY #nonprofits

[GOVERNING @GOVERNING]

COMMENTARY: "Before you can get better at making use of data, you're going to have to bolster the culture of change that it takes to do the work." https://t.co/oTr4YwJo74

[CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance @CUNYISLG]

“With these guidelines, we’re providing straightforward steps and recommendations to help developers consider the long-term impact of their projects on communities, especially for disadvantaged groups.” --@michaelislg https://t.co/n2ke2pfu6i #equitabledevelopment

[Michael Jacobson @michaelislg]

Women’s Voice Remains Faint in Politics via @nytopinion https://t.co/qNxXHFQJ2Y @CUNYISLG @equalityISLG

[Harvard Kennedy School Program in Criminal Justice @HKS_PCJ]

@DCSCommissioner Probation is not going to get enough resources. We have to find a way to use our resources more efficiently. #LessIsMore

[Harvard Kennedy School Program in Criminal Justice @HKS_PCJ]

@VinSchiraldi @nycprobation #NYC decreased probation and did not compromise safety. #LessIsMore

[Harvard Kennedy School Program in Criminal Justice @HKS_PCJ]

Happening now: @VinSchiraldi sharing the #NYC story. @nycprobation dropped the number of ppl on probation by 69% 1996-2014!

[Harvard Kennedy School Program in Criminal Justice @HKS_PCJ]

Today we are pleased to release a statement on the future of community corrections: https://t.co/IKyy95LUE4 #LessIsMore

[The Crime Report @TheCrimeReport]

Report: Slash U.S. Probation Rolls by 50% Within 10 Years https://t.co/G0TQMeAHQr via @thecrimereport

[Harvard Kennedy School Program in Criminal Justice @HKS_PCJ]

Co-author @michaelislg of #LessIsMore. https://t.co/RmP6Z8M12B

[The Marshall Project @MarshallProj]

Commentary: How putting fewer people on probation & parole can
reduce prison populations, save money & keep us safer https://t.co/ND5QguTzqM

[The NCJA @thencja]

New Harvard report lays out roadmap for slashing # of people under probation supervision by 50% over next decade https://t.co/D4FdUu8RE8

[Michael Jacobson @michaelislg]

How putting fewer people on probation & parole can
reduce prison pops, save money & keep us safer https://t.co/bs8E6XXZyi #LessIsMore

[Harvard Kennedy School Program in Criminal Justice @HKS_PCJ]

Now: @glennEmartin of @JustLeadersUSA addresses @APPAinfo #NY Institute.

[Glenn E. Martin 🐐 @glennEmartin]

About to take the stage at @APPAinfo to discuss #CLOSErikers. Last time I had the attn of this many law enforcment, I had an open warrant.😳

[Vincent Schiraldi @VinSchiraldi]

When it comes to probation and parole #LessIsMore https://t.co/8NHRqWsK31 via @MarshallProj @HKS_PCJ @michaelislg

[Michael Jacobson @michaelislg]

We're delighted to be expanding our work w/ @RockefellerFdn & @100ResCities to build tools to measure equality in 5 cities across the US https://t.co/4eYkn6fbGQ

[CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance @CUNYISLG]

Thrilled to announce that we're expanding our @equalityISLG work to #Dallas #Oakland #Pittsburgh #StLouis & #Tulsa https://t.co/FjXpXviaeG