Don’t Blame Bail Reform for Gun Violence ArticleJun 23, 2022 Don’t Blame Bail Reform for Gun Violence There is no evidence linking bail reform to the rising rates of violent crime in the United States. Jun 23, 2022 Allie Preston, Rachael Eisenberg
The Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety Is a Foundation to Build Upon ArticleJun 1, 2022 The Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety Is a Foundation to Build Upon Two years after the murder of George Floyd, the Biden administration released a police reform executive order containing policies that states and cities should build upon. Jun 1, 2022 Rachael Eisenberg, Nicole Lee Ndumele, Kate Kahan, 1 More Udi Ofer
How To Address Concerns About Data on Deaths in Custody ReportMay 24, 2021 How To Address Concerns About Data on Deaths in Custody With the U.S. Department of Justice beginning to collect data pursuant to the Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2013, Congress and state legislatures should take the initiative to ensure the dependability of the forthcoming data. May 24, 2021 Kenny Lo
5 Discussions That Shaped the Justice Reform Movement in 2020 ArticleMar 18, 2021 5 Discussions That Shaped the Justice Reform Movement in 2020 While more must be done to shrink the footprint of the U.S. criminal justice system, the national dialogue around reform during summer 2020 has inspired transformative ideas and tangible policies that can be built on moving forward. Mar 18, 2021 Kenny Lo, Sarah Figgatt, Betsy Pearl, 1 More Chelsea Parsons
Introducing Community Responders: How To Dispatch the Right Response to Every 911 Call Fact SheetMar 11, 2021 Introducing Community Responders: How To Dispatch the Right Response to Every 911 Call Civilian first responders are good for the public—and for the police. Mar 11, 2021 Betsy Pearl, Amos Irwin
Understanding the Policing of Black, Disabled Bodies ArticleFeb 10, 2021 Understanding the Policing of Black, Disabled Bodies Current data collection on state violence does not paint a picture that is inclusive of victims with disabilities. Feb 10, 2021 Vilissa Thompson
Progressive Criminal Justice Ballot Initiatives Won Big in the 2020 Election ArticleNov 19, 2020 Progressive Criminal Justice Ballot Initiatives Won Big in the 2020 Election Progressive criminal justice policies fared well at the ballot box, with voters across the country approving critical reforms. Nov 19, 2020 Sarah Figgatt
Violent Crime Rates Declined in 10 Jurisdictions Following Comprehensive Police Reform ArticleNov 16, 2020 Violent Crime Rates Declined in 10 Jurisdictions Following Comprehensive Police Reform Policymakers may have concerns that comprehensive police reform would increase violent crime, but evidence from 10 jurisdictions runs counter to such a relationship. Nov 16, 2020 Kenny Lo, Sarah Figgatt
The Community Responder Model ReportOct 28, 2020 The Community Responder Model Establishing a new branch of civilian first responders can help cities reduce overreliance on the police. Oct 28, 2020 Amos Irwin, Betsy Pearl
Beyond Policing: Investing in Offices of Neighborhood Safety ReportOct 15, 2020 Beyond Policing: Investing in Offices of Neighborhood Safety By establishing civilian Offices of Neighborhood Safety, local governments can strengthen community safety and reduce overreliance on police. Oct 15, 2020 Betsy Pearl
The Office of Neighborhood Safety: How Governments Can Support Community-Driven Solutions Fact SheetOct 15, 2020 The Office of Neighborhood Safety: How Governments Can Support Community-Driven Solutions As Americans start to rethink the role of policing, city leaders can lay the foundation for a community-driven approach to public safety. Oct 15, 2020 Betsy Pearl
How To Reinvest in Communities When Reducing the Scope of Policing ReportJul 29, 2020 How To Reinvest in Communities When Reducing the Scope of Policing As cities reevaluate the role of policing, the bipartisan Justice Reinvestment Initiative offers lessons for cities on prioritizing meaningful investments in community-driven safety. Jul 29, 2020 Ed Chung, Betsy Pearl
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