Playing the Long Game: Improving Criminal Justice in Texas
This publication, from The CSG Justice Center, chronicles the many criminal justice reforms that the Texas legislature has enacted over the past 30 years that shape policy through data analysis; focus on people with mental illnesses in the justice system; and improve distinct components of the system, from indigent defense to parole.
s one of the first points of contact in the criminal justice system, sheriff’s offices and their correctional…
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The CSG Justice Center recently held a briefing on Capitol Hill with members of Congress and other experts…
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Minnesota Department of Health Leads Cross-County Collaboration to Support Families Impacted by Incarceration
s one of the first points of contact in the criminal justice system, sheriff’s offices and their correctional facilities are key players in addressing the immediate needs of families impacted by incarceration and promoting family connections. For jails to meet the needs of families in the community, coordinating across county lines and learning from peers are essential. However, jail systems are often siloed, and collaboration between jails in different counties is rare. In Minnesota, the state department of health stepped in to address this gap.
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Congressional Briefing Highlights the Impact of the Second Chance Act
The CSG Justice Center recently held a briefing on Capitol Hill with members of Congress and other experts to discuss how the Second Chance Act has improved reentry outcomes throughout the country.
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Federal, State, and Local Leaders Gather for First-Ever National Reentry Housing Symposium
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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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