Advancing safety and second chances
We drive the criminal justice field forward by providing rigorous, objective research and convening state leaders from all three branches of government.
Advancing safety and second chances
We drive the criminal justice field forward by providing rigorous, objective research and convening state leaders from all three branches of government.
The Latest News and analysis from the CSG Justice Center

The Kansas legislature recently enacted a package of bipartisan criminal justice bills…
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Every day, public safety depends on thousands of state and…
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The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center has launched the Collaborating…
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Washington, DC – Termination of bipartisan Department of Justice grants appropriated by…
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The CSG Justice Center Advisory Board establishes the policy and project priorities…
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The CSG Justice Center Advisory Board establishes the policy and project priorities…
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The CSG Justice Center is pleased to announce 5 new members of…
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Governors emphasized a wide range of criminal justice and behavioral health initiatives…
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Our Work in the States
We work in all 50 states, collaborating with leaders across all three branches of government to improve the criminal justice system.