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South Dakota Initiatives

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

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COVID-19 Assistance for the Justice Community

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

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Stepping Up

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

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50-State Report on Public Safety

South Dakota News

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Survey Shows Reentry Services Halting Across U.S.

April 22, 2020

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

Importance of Criminal Justice Reform and Second Chances Highlighted in Governors’ Speeches

March 29, 2019

These speeches come against a backdrop of national criminal justice reform. In…

In State-of-the-State Speeches, Governors Point to Criminal Justice Reform as Priority

March 19, 2018

While many approaches were touted, governors urged the use of research-based strategies…

50 Teams Chosen to Attend National Summit to Reduce the Number of People with Mental Illnesses in Jails

May 12, 2016

County leaders and local policymakers representing 50 jurisdictions in 37 states are…

Governors Highlight Justice Reinvestment in State of the State Addresses Across the Country

February 11, 2015

During their recent State of the State addresses, governors across the country…

2014 State-of-the-States

April 25, 2014

South Dakota Publications

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Laying the Groundwork

February 10, 2020

Confined and Costly

June 18, 2019

The Clean Slate Clearinghouse

April 8, 2019

National Inventory of Collateral Consequences of Conviction

October 31, 2018

50-State Report on Public Safety

July 31, 2018

Second Chance Act Grant Program

April 9, 2008

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