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New Jersey Initiatives

In partnership with New Jersey state leaders, the CSG Justice Center is working on several key criminal justice initiatives to increase public safety.

COVID-19 Assistance for the Justice Community

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

50-State Report on Public Safety

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Supporting Children of Incarcerated Parents: Reimagining School and Community Collaboration

October 30, 2024

A positive school experience, where a child feels secure, is essential for…

Three Things to Know About New Jersey’s Groundbreaking Community Response Legislation

October 17, 2024

In response to growing calls for police reform in New Jersey, particularly…

Criminal Justice Guide to 2021 State of the State Speeches

February 22, 2021

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

States Taking Action: Law Enforcement

July 17, 2020

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

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. Senators Express Support for Key Justice Programs

May 2, 2019

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

Communities Celebrate Successful Reentry During Second Chance Month

April 1, 2019

Policymakers, corrections officials, practitioners, and other leaders plan to commemorate Second Chance…

New Jersey Publications

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Zero Returns to Homelessness Explainer

April 29, 2024

Zero Returns to Homelessness Resource and Technical Assistance Guide

April 29, 2024

Supervision Violations and Their Impact on Incarceration

February 5, 2024

States Report Parole Policy Transformations

January 21, 2022

State Playbooks

February 10, 2021

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Innovations in Supervision Initiatives

March 1, 2020

Laying the Groundwork

February 10, 2020

Confined and Costly

June 18, 2019

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