Policy Options to Deter Crime, Lower Recidivism, and Reduce Spending on Corrections in Michigan
This brief describes a range of policy options that the CSG Justice Center developed for Michigan policymakers. It tracks the findings outlined in a companion report, Analyses of Crime, Community Corrections, and Sentencing Policies. Both the report and this policy brief were developed in response to a request from state leaders for intensive technical assistance to address the high rates of crime and victimization in Michigan and to reduce spending on corrections.
Arkansas policymakers have long expressed concerns about the state’s high recidivism rate. Over the past 10 years, an…
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In April 2025, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a package of bipartisan criminal justice legislation into law,…
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Explainer: Key Findings and Options from Arkansas’s Justice Reinvestment Initiative
Arkansas policymakers have long expressed concerns about the state’s high recidivism rate. Over the past 10 years, an estimated 72 percent of prison admissions in the state involved people who were revoked from supervision, with unmet substance use and mental health challenges playing a significant role in these failures.
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Explainer: How a New Law in Arkansas Tackles Crime, Recidivism, and Community Supervision Challenges
In April 2025, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a package of bipartisan criminal justice legislation into law, which is designed to increase public safety and improve community supervision. The legislation passed nearly unanimously.
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