Justice Reinvestment in Missouri: Policy Framework
The final report of the CSG Justice Center outlines policy recommendations developed in collaboration with the Missouri Justice Reinvestment Task Force. Among other things, these policies aim to reduce violent crime, increase the availability and effectiveness of community-based treatment for substance addiction and mental illnesses for people in the criminal justice system, and reduce recidivism.
Like many states responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, Iowa criminal justice stakeholders implemented changes to maintain public…
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The Minnesota Governor’s Council on Justice Reinvestment met for the fourth time on February 11, 2022, to…
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The Minnesota Governor’s Council on Justice Reinvestment met for the fifth time on February 18, 2022, to…
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Iowa Launches Bipartisan, Data-Driven Effort to Evaluate Pandemic-Related Criminal Justice Changes
Like many states responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, Iowa criminal justice…
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Minnesota Governor’s Council on Justice Reinvestment Continues Review of Proposed Policy Options
The Minnesota Governor’s Council on Justice Reinvestment met for the fourth…
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Minnesota Governor’s Council on Justice Reinvestment Finalizes Policy Priorities for 2022 Legislative Session
The Minnesota Governor’s Council on Justice Reinvestment met for the fifth…
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Kansas Aims to Combat Addiction and Reduce Recidivism with Justice Reinvestment Bills
The Kansas legislature is considering recommendations that would help people recover from addiction and succeed on supervision.
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Federal Spending Bill Funds Key Criminal Justice Programs
After months of delays and negotiations, Congress recently approved a $1.5 trillion…
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Rhode Island Launches Justice Reinvestment Initiative to Identify Gaps in Services and Improve Responses to Domestic Violence
Despite an overall drop in crime in recent years, domestic violence remains a prevalent health and safety issue in Rhode Island.
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