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Adolescents nationwide are facing mental health, education, public safety, and community violence…
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When faced with children and youth who commit status or delinquent offenses,…
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Policymakers, public agencies, and communities are increasingly concerned about youth crime, violence,…
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This brief summarizes the results of research on restorative justice and credible…
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Juvenile corrections and probation agencies have long struggled to recruit and retain…
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The Breaking the Rules toolkit can help juvenile probation agencies, courts, and their key…
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This report provides five key recommendations for states to adopt to improve…
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The Improving Outcomes for Youth ("IOYouth") initiative works with state and local…
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In many states, up to 80 percent of the youth who are incarcerated…
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We’re expanding our technical assistance to help more states, courts, and judges…
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Application deadlines range from March 19–April 6, 2026.
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Our mission hasn’t changed; it’s become more essential. The following 2025 accomplishments…
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The CSG Justice Center Advisory Board establishes the policy and project priorities…
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Last month, North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong signed a landmark bill to…
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The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center has launched the Collaborating…
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Governors emphasized a wide range of criminal justice and behavioral health initiatives…
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On June 26, the CSG Justice Center convened state leaders in workforce development, education, and corrections from 7…
Read MoreWhile corrections agencies across the country collect vast amounts of data and make significant investments in…
Read More19 states were recently granted permission by CMS to reimburse critical reentry services with Medicaid funding for up…
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Breaking Down Barriers: Reentry 2030 States Meet to Tackle Employment-Related Collateral Consequences
On June 26, the CSG Justice Center convened state leaders in workforce…
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A “Once in a Generation Opportunity” to Improve Reentry for Nearly 2 Million People
19 states were recently granted permission by CMS to reimburse critical reentry…
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First-of-its-Kind Plan for States to Support Children and Families with Incarcerated Parents
Our plan—developed with the National Resource Center on Children & Families of…
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Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness and Incarceration: Q&A with New CSG Justice Center Advisory Board Member Wayne Niederhauser
The CSG Justice Center Advisory Board establishes the policy and project priorities…
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Involuntary Treatment for Patients in the Justice System: Q&A with Dr. Marvin Swartz
"AOT is a complex community intervention that can be effective or not…
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