COVID-19 Assistance for the Justice Community
Last updated: June 9, 2021 at 2:20 p.m. ET
The ever-changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic requires policymakers and criminal justice practitioners to rapidly adapt their day-to-day operations to the situation at hand. While the pace and scale of the crisis can be overwhelming, the CSG Justice Center is committed more than ever to supporting its members—state and local officials working in all three branches of government in criminal and juvenile justice, behavioral health, housing, and labor.
Since the start of this crisis, our staff have been speaking with hundreds of policymakers and practitioners across all 50 states to identify new challenges, share ideas, and partner together to develop innovative strategies at a pace that matches the rapid response required right now. Our assistance cuts across four key areas:
- Supporting successful reentry in the wake of COVID-19
- Helping communities safely divert people with behavioral health needs from arrest and release them from local jails
- Using data to improve safety and health for people living and working in prisons
- Safeguarding prior success in reducing juvenile incarceration rates and improving overall youth outcomes
As we develop new ideas and learn more from those on the front lines, we’ll be sure to share updates here. If you need assistance in your state, please send inquiries to JCCovid19@csg.org.
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