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 creates meaningful interactions between policymakers and people who have…
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The Improving Outcomes for Youth ("IOYouth") initiative works with state and local…
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A quick look at legislative efforts in states on law enforcement-related issues.
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As local leaders seek funding for programs and initiatives that reduce criminal…
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Many reentry operations reported concerns about keeping their doors open, reporting cash-flow…
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In 2019, a historic number of governors took office for the first…
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We break down how governors across the country talked about criminal justice…
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A conversation with U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary Scott Stump explores…
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Jared Polis started his career as a successful entrepreneur and investor, so…
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A growing body of research has shown that cognitive-behavioral interventions (CBIs) can significantly reduce…
Read MoreOn August 16, the Commission on Improving the Status of Children in Indiana, along with leaders from Indiana’s…
Read MoreOn March 11, 2022, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed a major set of juvenile justice policy reforms that…
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On August 16, the Commission on Improving the Status of Children in Indiana, along with leaders from Indiana’s legislative, executive and judicial branches, launched a comprehensive, data-driven review of Indiana’s juvenile justice system.
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On March 11, 2022, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed a major set…
Read MoreOn July 18, 2022, the Michigan Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform (Task Force) met to approve a comprehensive set of consensus-based recommendations to transform Michigan’s juvenile justice system. These recommendations are based on an unprecedented assessment of Michigan’s juvenile justice system and are grounded in what research shows works to improve community safety, reduce disparities, and improve youth outcomes.
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