4 Ways States and Localities Are Improving Employment Outcomes for Reentering Young Adults ReportJun 27, 2023 4 Ways States and Localities Are Improving Employment Outcomes for Reentering Young Adults Forward-thinking state and local policymakers should continue to take action to improve the employment outcomes of 18- to 24-year-olds reentering their communities. Jun 27, 2023 David Correa
5 Ways Cash Bail Systems Undermine Community Safety ReportNov 3, 2022 5 Ways Cash Bail Systems Undermine Community Safety The cash bail status quo harms community safety through its effects on health, economic stability, employment, familial relationships, and housing. Nov 3, 2022 Allie Preston
Profit Over People: Primer on U.S. Cash Bail Systems ReportJul 6, 2022 Profit Over People: Primer on U.S. Cash Bail Systems Cash bail practices undermine the presumption of innocence in the criminal legal system and lead to racially and economically disparate outcomes. Jul 6, 2022 Allie Preston, Rachael Eisenberg
Fact Sheet: Profit Over People: Inside the Commercial Bail Bond Industry Fueling America’s Cash Bail Systems Fact SheetJul 6, 2022 Fact Sheet: Profit Over People: Inside the Commercial Bail Bond Industry Fueling America’s Cash Bail Systems The commercial bail industry perpetuates unjust cash bail systems and relies on egregious practices to protect its bottom line. Jul 6, 2022 Allie Preston
Profit Over People: The Commercial Bail Industry Fueling America’s Cash Bail Systems ReportJul 6, 2022 Profit Over People: The Commercial Bail Industry Fueling America’s Cash Bail Systems The commercial bail industry perpetuates unjust cash bail systems and relies on egregious practices to protect its bottom line. Jul 6, 2022 Allie Preston, Rachael Eisenberg
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
Advancing Racial Equity: The Biden Administration’s Efforts in Its First Year and the Agenda Ahead Past EventFeb 17, 2022 Advancing Racial Equity: The Biden Administration’s Efforts in Its First Year and the Agenda Ahead Please join the Center for American Progress for a discussion on actions taken by the Biden administration to center racial equity in the federal government and the policies and path forward to bend the arc of racial justice toward equity in the years ahead. Feb 17, 2022
How To Increase Support for Youth Leaving Juvenile Detention Facilities ReportDec 6, 2021 How To Increase Support for Youth Leaving Juvenile Detention Facilities Students returning home from juvenile detention centers deserve support to reintegrate into their communities, especially during the pandemic. Dec 6, 2021 Bayliss Fiddiman
Fines and Fees Are a Barrier to Criminal Record-Clearing ArticleNov 30, 2021 Fines and Fees Are a Barrier to Criminal Record-Clearing Jurisdictions can take several steps to eliminate the financial barriers imposed by fines and fees, which would help system-impacted individuals clear their records and reenter society. Nov 30, 2021 Gus Tupper, Akua Amaning, Jaboa Lake
How To Stop the Rush To Enact New Federal Criminal Penalties ArticleJul 6, 2020 How To Stop the Rush To Enact New Federal Criminal Penalties Lawmakers should slow down the legislative process and get more information before voting on new criminal offenses. Jul 6, 2020 Lea Hunter, Ed Chung
Trump and Governors Should Use Commutations To Combat the Spread of Coronavirus ArticleMay 1, 2020 Trump and Governors Should Use Commutations To Combat the Spread of Coronavirus The power of commutations is a ready-made tool to save lives, but officials need to actually use it. May 1, 2020 Ed Chung, Lea Hunter
The Facts on Progressive Prosecutors Fact SheetMar 19, 2020 The Facts on Progressive Prosecutors A growing number of prosecutors are shifting away from an overly punitive vision of safety and justice and toward alternatives to incarceration that promote equitable and prevention-oriented responses within the criminal justice system. Mar 19, 2020 Allison Young
What You Need To Know About Ending Cash Bail Fact SheetMar 16, 2020 What You Need To Know About Ending Cash Bail Cash bail criminalizes poverty, fuels mass incarceration, and disproportionately affects communities of color. States and localities are increasingly pursuing opportunities for reform. Mar 16, 2020 Lea Hunter
How Private Prisons Are Profiting Under the Trump Administration ReportAug 30, 2019 How Private Prisons Are Profiting Under the Trump Administration The private prison industry is benefiting from Trump administration policies to expand detention and increase profits. Aug 30, 2019 Hauwa Ahmed
Infographic: President Trump Falsely Claims To Be a Criminal Justice Reformer ArticleJun 20, 2019 Infographic: President Trump Falsely Claims To Be a Criminal Justice Reformer The Trump administration’s record on criminal justice issues makes clear that the president is no reformer. Jun 20, 2019 Ed Chung, Lea Hunter
Ending Mass Incarceration, With Emily Bazelon and Rachel Barkow PodcastMay 2, 2019 Ending Mass Incarceration, With Emily Bazelon and Rachel Barkow This week, Daniella and Ed talk with Emily Bazelon, staff writer at The New York Times Magazine, and Rachel Barkow, professor at the New York University School of Law, about how to end mass incarceration through comprehensive criminal justice reform. May 2, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Chris Ford
Congress Should Repeal the Ban on Pell Grants ArticleApr 18, 2019 Congress Should Repeal the Ban on Pell Grants Congress has the opportunity to repeal the ban on Pell Grants and breathe fresh air into higher education programs inside of state and federal prisons. Apr 18, 2019 Brent J. Cohen
The 1994 Crime Bill Continues to Undercut Justice Reform—Here’s How to Stop It ReportMar 26, 2019 The 1994 Crime Bill Continues to Undercut Justice Reform—Here’s How to Stop It Lawmakers who are considering what should follow the FIRST STEP Act, the federal sentencing and prison reform effort, must begin by reversing the infrastructure that the 1994 federal crime bill created. Mar 26, 2019 Ed Chung, Betsy Pearl, Lea Hunter
Infographic: How Prison Reform Works in the FIRST STEP Act ArticleDec 18, 2018 Infographic: How Prison Reform Works in the FIRST STEP Act This infographic serves as a visual representation of the FIRST STEP Act’s prison reform provisions. Dec 18, 2018 Ed Chung, Bill Rapp, Maritza Perez, 1 More Lea Hunter
The Dilemma of Endorsing the FIRST STEP Act During the Trump Administration ArticleNov 20, 2018 The Dilemma of Endorsing the FIRST STEP Act During the Trump Administration While the Center for American Progress supports the FIRST STEP Act, passing the bill in Congress will be easier than counting on the Trump administration to implement it. Nov 20, 2018 Ed Chung
The Need for Sentencing Reform for Women and Mothers VideoJun 29, 2018 The Need for Sentencing Reform for Women and Mothers There is a dire need for smart sentencing reform—particularly for women and mothers who are trapped in prison for economic crimes. Jun 29, 2018 Maritza Perez, Andrew Satter, Jasmine Hardy
Locking Up Our Own PodcastJun 7, 2018 Locking Up Our Own Michele and Igor sit down with James Forman Jr., a public defender and author, and discuss the touch-on-crime policies that resulted in disproportionate numbers of black men in prison. Jun 7, 2018 Michele L. Jawando, Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, 1 More Rachel Rosen
Why Prison Reform Is Not Enough to Fix the U.S. Criminal Justice System ArticleMar 23, 2018 Why Prison Reform Is Not Enough to Fix the U.S. Criminal Justice System The Trump administration’s rhetorical support for reforming America’s prisons is contradicted by its policies to incarcerate more people for longer periods of time. Mar 23, 2018 Ed Chung
Education Opportunities in Prison Are Key to Reducing Crime ArticleMar 2, 2018 Education Opportunities in Prison Are Key to Reducing Crime Federal and state funding should support and expand prison education if the United States hopes to reduce its rapidly growing prison population. Mar 2, 2018 Kathleen Bender
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.
Building an Economy for All Building an Economy for All Economic growth must be built on the foundation of a strong and secure middle class so that all Americans benefit from growth.
Advancing Racial Equity and Justice Advancing Racial Equity and Justice We apply a racial equity lens in developing and advancing policies that aim to root out entrenched systemic racism to ensure everyone has an opportunity to thrive.