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Illinois Initiatives

In partnership with Illinois state leaders, the CSG Justice Center is working on several key criminal justice initiatives to increase public safety, including Stepping Up.

COVID-19 Assistance for the Justice Community

The latest COVID-19 developments and resources for governments officials.

Stepping Up

Stepping Up is a national initiative to reduce the number of people…

50-State Report on Public Safety

Illinois News

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How States Can Reduce Structural Barriers to School and Work for People with Juvenile Records

March 16, 2021

A first-of-its-kind analysis from the CSG Justice Center examines education- and employment-related…

Tap into Underutilized Grant Funds to Reduce Racial Profiling in Traffic Stops

February 24, 2021

U.S. Department of Transportation grant funds can help states address racial profiling…

States Taking Action: Law Enforcement

July 17, 2020

A quick look at legislative efforts in states on law enforcement-related issues.

For Local Criminal Justice Systems, Planning for the Future Can’t Wait

June 15, 2020

Financing the Future of Local Initiatives, a new set of tools from…

Survey Shows Reentry Services Halting Across U.S.

April 22, 2020

Many reentry operations reported concerns about keeping their doors open, reporting cash-flow…

NJ Governor Tim Murphy delivers his 2020 State of the State address.

Criminal Justice Key to Governors’ 2020 State of the State Speeches

February 20, 2020

We break down how governors across the country talked about criminal justice…

U.S. House Members Express Support for Key Justice Programs

April 23, 2019

Congressional leaders took strong bipartisan action in support of three programs aimed…

Illinois and Montana Hold State Forums on Public Safety

October 19, 2018

Illinois and Montana are the latest in a number of states to…

Illinois Publications

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American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: Guide to Advancing Justice-Related Goals

May 11, 2021

How to Successfully Implement a Mobile Crisis Team

April 30, 2021

Reducing Structural Barriers to School and Work for People with Juvenile Records

March 16, 2021

State Playbooks

February 10, 2021

Building Capacity to Advance Local System Change for People with Behavioral Health Needs

January 21, 2021

Just and Well: Rethinking How States Approach Competency to Stand Trial

October 27, 2020

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Frequently Asked Questions: A Look into Court-Based Behavioral Health Diversion Interventions

May 26, 2020

Laying the Groundwork

February 10, 2020

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