Rhode Island
Rhode Island Initiatives
The CSG Justice Center has worked with Rhode Island leaders on several key initiatives, including Face to Face and Justice Reinvestment.
The latest COVID-19 developments and resources for governments officials.
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Face to Face creates meaningful interactions between policymakers and people who have…
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Justice Reinvestment is a data-driven approach to improve public safety, reduce corrections…
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May 5, 2025
The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center has launched the Collaborating…
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June 28, 2023
On June 13, 2023, CSG Justice Center staff concluded their analysis…
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November 4, 2022
After launching a bipartisan, interbranch effort to improve domestic violence responses earlier…
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May 25, 2022
Despite an overall drop in crime in recent years, domestic violence remains…
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February 24, 2021
U.S. Department of Transportation grant funds can help states address racial profiling…
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May 2, 2019
Senate leaders took strong bipartisan action in support of three programs aimed…
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