School Safety Plans: A Snapshot of Legislative Action
This CSG Justice Center brief recaps the legislation of 46 states with respect to their requirements for comprehensive school safety or emergency plans.
Judge Nan Waller has taken her increased awareness of the challenges that people with mental health needs face…
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Montana's judicial branch is launching a data analysis of racial disparities in its criminal justice system.
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On June 23, President Biden unveiled a new strategy to direct significant federal funding and support to strengthen…
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How One Local Judge is Working to Improve Responses to People with Mental Health Needs
Judge Nan Waller has taken her increased awareness of the challenges that people with mental health needs face in the criminal justice system and used it to help inform decisions intended to improve people’s outcomes.
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Racial Disparity Analysis Aims to Improve Data Collection in Montana’s Justice System
Montana's judicial branch is launching a data analysis of racial disparities in its criminal justice system.
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New Federal Strategy to Reduce Violent Crime and Improve Public Safety: What States Need to Know
On June 23, President Biden unveiled a new strategy to direct significant federal funding and support to strengthen state and local violence-reduction efforts.
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Senate Passes VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act
On July 20, the U.S. Senate passed the VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021.
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White House Invests $700 Million to Fight the Spread of COVID-19 in Prisons and Jails
On July 20, the U.S. Senate passed the VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021.
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A Tribute to Alan V. Sokolow
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Alan V. Sokolow, who was instrumental in founding The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center more than 20 years ago.
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