Colorado
COVID-19 Assistance for the Justice Community
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.
Colorado Initiatives
In partnership with Colorado state leaders, the CSG Justice Center is working on several key criminal justice initiatives to increase public safety, including Stepping Up, Face to Face, and Improving Outcomes for Youth.
Face to Face
Face to Face helps create meaningful interactions between policymakers and people who…
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Improving Outcomes for Youth
The Improving Outcomes for Youth ("IOYouth") initiative works with state and local…
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July 17, 2020
A quick look at legislative efforts in states on law enforcement-related issues.
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June 15, 2020
As local leaders seek funding for programs and initiatives that reduce criminal…
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April 22, 2020
Many reentry operations reported concerns about keeping their doors open, reporting cash-flow…
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April 1, 2020
In 2019, a historic number of governors took office for the first…
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February 20, 2020
We break down how governors across the country talked about criminal justice…
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January 24, 2020
A conversation with U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary Scott Stump explores…
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October 22, 2019
Jared Polis started his career as a successful entrepreneur and investor, so…
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September 16, 2019
A growing body of research has shown that cognitive-behavioral interventions (CBIs) can significantly reduce…
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Face to Face: Mock Job Interviews Inside a Colorado Prison with Colorado Governor Jared Polis
Face to Face: Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper
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