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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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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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Corrections leaders balance the complex priorities of maintaining public safety, operating secure facilities, providing needed care and services…
Read MoreA bipartisan group of 33 members of Congress, lawmakers, led by Congresswomen Carol Miller (R-WV) and Lucy McBath…
Read MoreAlabama is taking action to achieve its Reentry 2030 goals and positioning itself as a leader in reentry.
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Apply Now for Resident Analyst Program to Increase Data Analysis Capacity at Departments of Corrections
Corrections leaders balance the complex priorities of maintaining public safety, operating secure…
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Bipartisan Group of 33 Lawmakers Promote Continued Funding for the Justice Reinvestment Initiative
A bipartisan group of 33 members of Congress, lawmakers, led by Congresswomen…
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New Alabama Employment Law Advances Reentry 2030 Goals
Alabama is taking action to achieve its Reentry 2030 goals and positioning…
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President’s FY26 Budget Maintains Funding for Key Justice and Behavioral Health Programs Amid Proposed Structural Changes
On May 30, 2025, the White House released the budget request for…
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Developing a Common Definition for Community Responder Programs
This May, the state of Washington passed legislation supporting the expansion of…
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Finding Solutions to Complex Criminal Justice Issues: Q&A with New CSG Justice Center Advisory Board Member Justice Briana Zamora
The CSG Justice Center Advisory Board establishes the policy and project priorities…
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