3 Reasons Charitable Bail Funds Are Safer, More Just, and More Beneficial to Communities Than Commercial Bail Companies ReportApril 21, 2025 3 Reasons Charitable Bail Funds Are Safer, More Just, and More Beneficial to Communities Than Commercial Bail Companies States and localities should protect the operation of charitable bail funds who are facing attempts from the commercial bail industry to restrict their operations nationwide. Apr 21, 2025 Allie Preston
How D.C.’s Local Leaders Are Keeping Residents Safe ReportApril 2, 2025 How D.C.’s Local Leaders Are Keeping Residents Safe Washington, D.C., is seeing results from its efforts to address the public safety challenges it faces, but interference from federal lawmakers is threatening to undo progress. Apr 2, 2025 Allie Preston, Chandler Hall, Rachael Eisenberg
Effective Public Safety Messaging Strategies for Local Leaders Past EventApril 1, 2025 Effective Public Safety Messaging Strategies for Local Leaders Join the Center for American Progress for an event with public safety and communications leaders about effective messaging on public safety and challenges in communicating crime data to the public. Center for American Progress | Online Apr 1, 2025
Effective Public Safety Messaging Strategies for Local Leaders Convening Past EventApril 1, 2025 Effective Public Safety Messaging Strategies for Local Leaders Convening Join the Center for American Progress for an event with public safety and communications leaders about effective messaging on public safety and challenges in communicating crime data to the public. Center for American Progress | Online Apr 1, 2025
International Program Demonstrates How Centering Human Dignity in Reentry Improves Public Safety ArticleMarch 17, 2025 International Program Demonstrates How Centering Human Dignity in Reentry Improves Public Safety In Brazil, a prison-based reentry program known as APAC centers human dignity in its efforts to reintegrate individuals fully back into society, serving as a model that U.S. leaders and policymakers alike should consider expanding to improve reentry and public safety outcomes. Mar 17, 2025 Akua Amaning
Expanding Access to Basic Reentry Services Will Improve Health, Well-Being, and Public Safety ReportOctober 29, 2024 Expanding Access to Basic Reentry Services Will Improve Health, Well-Being, and Public Safety Improving access to health care for individuals rejoining their communities after incarceration is a critical strategy for reducing crime, improving community health, and bettering overall public safety. Oct 29, 2024 Anuja Gore, Akua Amaning
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