The Justice Reinvestment Initiative Helps Law Enforcement Keep Communities Safe
The Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI) helps states’ local law enforcement agencies tackle public safety challenges by providing resources to address law enforcement training needs; crime-fighting strategies; data system upgrades; people experiencing behavioral health crises; and victims services. This brief highlights how JRI has helped law enforcement in a number of states across the country.
In May 2023, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a sweeping public safety omnibus bill into law, which is…
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On March 9, 2024, President Joe Biden signed a $460 billion spending package for Fiscal Year 2024, allocating…
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Explainer: Minnesota’s Justice Reinvestment Legislation Results in $43.6 Million Annual Increase in Community Supervision System
In May 2023, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a sweeping public safety…
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Biden Signs Six-Bill Spending Package Funding Key Criminal Justice Programs
On March 9, 2024, President Joe Biden signed a $460 billion spending package for Fiscal Year 2024, allocating funding for multiple state and local justice system grant programs within the Department of Justice.
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