Prosecutors Improving Safety Through More Effective Accountability VideoSeptember 30, 2024 Prosecutors Improving Safety Through More Effective Accountability Ramsey County District Attorney John Choi describes how his office is collaborating with law enforcement and community members to improve public safety. Sep 30, 2024 Lindsey McLendon, Rachael Eisenberg, Hai-Lam Phan, 1 More Toni Pandolfo
Progressive Prosecutors Were Not Responsible for Increases in Violent or Property Crime Before, During, or After the COVID-19 Pandemic ArticleSeptember 30, 2024 Progressive Prosecutors Were Not Responsible for Increases in Violent or Property Crime Before, During, or After the COVID-19 Pandemic A newly released report finds no evidence that prosecutors of any type are responsible for increases in crimes in their jurisdictions, concluding instead that hyperlocal social, environmental, and economic conditions are much more likely to drive crime trends. Sep 30, 2024 Lindsey McLendon
East Baton Rouge Parish Puts Peace Over Everything When Improving Public Safety VideoSeptember 27, 2024 East Baton Rouge Parish Puts Peace Over Everything When Improving Public Safety Leaders in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, are working together with community partners to take an ecosystem approach to addressing violence and make their community safer. Sep 27, 2024 Rachael Eisenberg, Arnitta R. Holliman, Matthew Gossage, 1 More Hai-Lam Phan
Illinois Continues To Lead Nation With Pretrial Policies That Center Safety and Justice Fact SheetSeptember 17, 2024 Illinois Continues To Lead Nation With Pretrial Policies That Center Safety and Justice With the implementation of the Pretrial Success Act in 2025, Illinois will move another step closer to true pretrial justice by expanding access to vital community-based services. Sep 17, 2024 Allie Preston, Anuja Gore
Sonya Massey’s Memory Should Spur Federal Action To Meaningfully Change Policing ArticleJuly 31, 2024 Sonya Massey’s Memory Should Spur Federal Action To Meaningfully Change Policing The killing of Sonya Massey at the hands of police should motivate federal policymakers to finally take action that will create real accountability and deliver lasting safety for people of color. Jul 31, 2024 Rachael Eisenberg
Project 2025 Compels Local Prosecutors To Enforce Extreme Right-Wing Laws ArticleJuly 16, 2024 Project 2025 Compels Local Prosecutors To Enforce Extreme Right-Wing Laws Project 2025 seeks to impose a right-wing policy agenda by threatening federal legal action against local officials who refuse to enforce abortion bans. Jul 16, 2024 Lindsey McLendon
Montgomery Leaders Reduce Violence by Investing in Community-Led Safety Strategies VideoJune 19, 2024 Montgomery Leaders Reduce Violence by Investing in Community-Led Safety Strategies Montgomery leadership is focused on making the city safer by building community partnerships. Jun 19, 2024 Rachael Eisenberg, Arnitta R. Holliman, Hai-Lam Phan, 2 More Toni Pandolfo, Matthew Gossage
Dispatching Community Responders to 911 Calls VideoJune 13, 2024 Dispatching Community Responders to 911 Calls This video compares three principal models cities are using for community responder dispatch and shares lessons learned from successful programs in Atlanta, Denver, and Austin, Texas. Jun 13, 2024 Rachael Eisenberg, Amos Irwin, Freya Rigterink, 3 More Matthew Gossage, Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo
CAP and Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Author Letter to National Institute of Justice Addressing Use of AI in the Criminal Justice System ArticleMay 30, 2024 CAP and Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Author Letter to National Institute of Justice Addressing Use of AI in the Criminal Justice System The Center for American Progress and Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law co-authored a sign-on letter to the National Institute of Justice that addresses law enforcement’s use of artificial intelligence and outlines recommendations. May 30, 2024 Hauwa Ahmed, Quinn Anex-Ries
Community Violence Intervention: Sustainable Funding for Generational Work VideoMay 23, 2024 Community Violence Intervention: Sustainable Funding for Generational Work In this video, community violence intervention leaders Juan Avila, Denise Villamil, Melvyn Hayward, Susan Lee, and Chris Edge discuss how long-term investments in CVI programs can have long-term benefits. May 23, 2024 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall, Matthew Gossage, 3 More Toni Pandolfo, Hai-Lam Phan, Andrew Sonntag
Improving Safety Through Better Accountability and Prevention: Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson VideoMay 16, 2024 Improving Safety Through Better Accountability and Prevention: Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson describes the city’s approach to crime reduction and public safety. May 16, 2024 Lindsey McLendon, Jerry Parshall, Matthew Gossage, 2 More Toni Pandolfo, Hai-Lam Phan
Executive Summary: Improving Public Safety Through Better Accountability and Prevention Fact SheetMay 16, 2024 Executive Summary: Improving Public Safety Through Better Accountability and Prevention This fact sheet summarizes a Center for American Progress report highlighting ways to build lasting public safety through more effective and targeted accountability and greater investments in proven prevention strategies. May 16, 2024 Lindsey McLendon, Rachael Eisenberg, Nick Wilson