Council on Criminal Justice
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Nonpartisan think tank and invitational membership organization that advances understanding of the criminal justice policy choices facing the nation and builds consensus for solutions that enhance safety and justice for all.
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The Council on Criminal Justice is a nonpartisan think tank and invitational membership organization with two main goals:
1️⃣ Advance understanding of the criminal justice policy choices facing the nation
2️⃣ Build consensus for solutions that enhance safety & justice for all
The Council on Criminal Justice is a nonpartisan think tank and invitational membership organization with two main goals:
1️⃣ Advance understanding of the criminal justice policy choices facing the nation
2️⃣ Build consensus for solutions that enhance safety & justice for all
Congratulations to CCJ member Charis Kubrin on receiving the Stockholm Prize in Criminology. A well-deserved recognition of her influential, evidence-based research on immigration and crime and its impact on policy and public understanding.
Professor wins criminology’s equivalent of the Nobel Prize | School of Social Ecology
Charis Kubrin honored with prestigious Stockholm Prize for groundbreaking immigration research
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November 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Congratulations to CCJ member Charis Kubrin on receiving the Stockholm Prize in Criminology. A well-deserved recognition of her influential, evidence-based research on immigration and crime and its impact on policy and public understanding.
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From arrest to sentencing, the criminal legal system fails to account for women’s unique circumstances — and it’s hurting families. @Stateline.org covers a new @CouncilonCJ.org report calling for fairer detention decisions & trauma-informed responses. Dig in: buff.ly/7hoUF1J
New report urges more individualized justice system responses for women • Stateline
A new report from the nonpartisan think tank Council on Criminal Justice warns that policies and practices across the nation’s criminal justice systems are failing to address the distinct factors…
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November 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
From arrest to sentencing, the criminal legal system fails to account for women’s unique circumstances — and it’s hurting families. @Stateline.org covers a new @CouncilonCJ.org report calling for fairer detention decisions & trauma-informed responses. Dig in: buff.ly/7hoUF1J
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My new piece in Law & Liberty makes the case for a research-driven approach to youth crime prevention, one that preserves liberty while building safer, more cohesive communities. I explain why here there is a surprising amount of overlap across the political spectrum.
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Drawing Delinquency Down – Marc A. Levin
The right's divergent factions could find common ground in a fresh effort to redirect young offenders.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:40 PM
My new piece in Law & Liberty makes the case for a research-driven approach to youth crime prevention, one that preserves liberty while building safer, more cohesive communities. I explain why here there is a surprising amount of overlap across the political spectrum.
lawliberty.org/drawing-deli...
lawliberty.org/drawing-deli...
This spring, DOJ canceled public safety grants initially valued at more than $800m, many to local nonprofits. CCJ Senior Fellow Amy Solomon, who previously oversaw DOJ grantmaking, spoke to @npr.org about the critical role these orgs play in community safety: www.npr.org/2025/11/10/n...
November 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM
This spring, DOJ canceled public safety grants initially valued at more than $800m, many to local nonprofits. CCJ Senior Fellow Amy Solomon, who previously oversaw DOJ grantmaking, spoke to @npr.org about the critical role these orgs play in community safety: www.npr.org/2025/11/10/n...
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In the The Hill today, my @counciloncj.org colleague Khalil Cumberbatch and I examine the significant and often overlooked evidence linking SNAP payments, including their pacing, with property crime reductions.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
In the The Hill today, my @counciloncj.org colleague Khalil Cumberbatch and I examine the significant and often overlooked evidence linking SNAP payments, including their pacing, with property crime reductions.
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CCJ member Hector Matascastillo served 18 years in the Army and 13 tours in Iraq. His toughest fight came at home—an armed standoff during a PTSD flashback. A judge chose treatment over prison. Today, Hector’s a therapist helping others heal.
November 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
CCJ member Hector Matascastillo served 18 years in the Army and 13 tours in Iraq. His toughest fight came at home—an armed standoff during a PTSD flashback. A judge chose treatment over prison. Today, Hector’s a therapist helping others heal.
We honor veterans’ service, but too often overlook them when their invisible wounds lead to the justice system. In @starsandstripes.bsky.social, CCJ Veterans Justice Commission Director David “Mac” MacEwen shares how government can better support them: www.stripes.com/opinion/2025...
We thank veterans for their service. Why don’t we support them when they stumble?
We’ve seen encouraging signs our government is prioritizing veterans who stumble, but more is needed, says David MacEwen, a retired brigadier general.
www.stripes.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
We honor veterans’ service, but too often overlook them when their invisible wounds lead to the justice system. In @starsandstripes.bsky.social, CCJ Veterans Justice Commission Director David “Mac” MacEwen shares how government can better support them: www.stripes.com/opinion/2025...
While crime rates are falling, an individual’s perception of crime and their perceived risk often outweigh what the data shows. Retired NYPD officer and CCJ member Jillian Snider spoke with NPR: www.npr.org/2025/11/02/n...
Trump is leaning into his crackdown on city crime. The GOP sees it as a winning issue
While previous deployments to Democratic-led cities have largely led to protests and lawsuits, Trump is banking on the moves helping him and Republicans, especially in next year's midterms.
www.npr.org
November 7, 2025 at 2:47 PM
While crime rates are falling, an individual’s perception of crime and their perceived risk often outweigh what the data shows. Retired NYPD officer and CCJ member Jillian Snider spoke with NPR: www.npr.org/2025/11/02/n...
CCJ Senior Research Specialist Ernesto Lopez spoke with @pbs.org on the misconceptions around crime and what the data tells us about urban crime rates. Watch the Story in the Public Square episode at: www.pbs.org/video/story-...
Story in the Public Square | Story in the Public Square 10/19/2025 | Season 18 | Episode 15
Crime researcher Ernesto Lopez reveals how data on urban crime challenge the popular narrative.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:13 PM
CCJ Senior Research Specialist Ernesto Lopez spoke with @pbs.org on the misconceptions around crime and what the data tells us about urban crime rates. Watch the Story in the Public Square episode at: www.pbs.org/video/story-...
Alabama announced plans to open a residential rehab facility for women on parole or probation next spring. CCJ Policy Dir. Stephanie Kennedy spoke with @alabamareflector.com on why tailoring services to the unique needs of women is critical to successful reentry: alabamareflector.com/2025/11/03/a...
Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles to open rehab facility for women | Alabama Reflector
Crews are working to ready the facility to open around the spring of 2026 to provide similar services as a men's facility in Perry County.
alabamareflector.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Alabama announced plans to open a residential rehab facility for women on parole or probation next spring. CCJ Policy Dir. Stephanie Kennedy spoke with @alabamareflector.com on why tailoring services to the unique needs of women is critical to successful reentry: alabamareflector.com/2025/11/03/a...
Why should consideration of immigration status be kept separate from the provision of victims’ services?
A perspective from CCJ Centering Justice's @marclevin.bsky.social and Khalil Cumberbatch in @law360.bsky.social explores this question: www.law360.com/articles/240...
A perspective from CCJ Centering Justice's @marclevin.bsky.social and Khalil Cumberbatch in @law360.bsky.social explores this question: www.law360.com/articles/240...
Crime Victim Aid Should Not Be Tied To Immigration Status - Law360
A Trump administration policy conditioning support services for crime victims on immigration status — currently being challenged in court — is unjust and may harm public safety, and it’s simply not ne...
www.law360.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Why should consideration of immigration status be kept separate from the provision of victims’ services?
A perspective from CCJ Centering Justice's @marclevin.bsky.social and Khalil Cumberbatch in @law360.bsky.social explores this question: www.law360.com/articles/240...
A perspective from CCJ Centering Justice's @marclevin.bsky.social and Khalil Cumberbatch in @law360.bsky.social explores this question: www.law360.com/articles/240...
ICYMI: The CCJ Centering Justice initiative hosted a webinar on bail reform w/ panelists @erinleighgeorge.bsky.social, Spurgeon Kennedy, William Reynolds, & Don Stemen, & moderators Khalil Cumberbatch & @marclevin.bsky.social. Thank you to our experts & attendees: counciloncj.org/event-record...
Event Recording: Bail Reform at a Crossroads: Impacts on Public Safety and Justice - Council on Criminal Justice
Leaders from the Council on Criminal Justice’s Centering Justice project hosted a vital discussion on the state of pretrial release policies in the United States and how to strike an appropriate balan...
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October 31, 2025 at 6:38 PM
ICYMI: The CCJ Centering Justice initiative hosted a webinar on bail reform w/ panelists @erinleighgeorge.bsky.social, Spurgeon Kennedy, William Reynolds, & Don Stemen, & moderators Khalil Cumberbatch & @marclevin.bsky.social. Thank you to our experts & attendees: counciloncj.org/event-record...
How can AI enhance public safety & justice while protecting rights?
Our CCJ Task Force on AI outlines 5 principles for responsible use:
✅ Safe & Reliable
✅ Confidential & Secure
✅ Effective & Helpful
✅ Fair & Just
✅ Democratic & Accountable
More: counciloncj.org/principles-f...
Our CCJ Task Force on AI outlines 5 principles for responsible use:
✅ Safe & Reliable
✅ Confidential & Secure
✅ Effective & Helpful
✅ Fair & Just
✅ Democratic & Accountable
More: counciloncj.org/principles-f...
Principles for the Use of AI in Criminal Justice - Council on Criminal Justice
This framework outlines five key principles to guide the responsible integration of artificial intelligence across law enforcement, courts, and corrections.
counciloncj.org
October 30, 2025 at 6:23 PM
How can AI enhance public safety & justice while protecting rights?
Our CCJ Task Force on AI outlines 5 principles for responsible use:
✅ Safe & Reliable
✅ Confidential & Secure
✅ Effective & Helpful
✅ Fair & Just
✅ Democratic & Accountable
More: counciloncj.org/principles-f...
Our CCJ Task Force on AI outlines 5 principles for responsible use:
✅ Safe & Reliable
✅ Confidential & Secure
✅ Effective & Helpful
✅ Fair & Just
✅ Democratic & Accountable
More: counciloncj.org/principles-f...
Has clemency become more about politics than justice?
CCJ's Khalil Cumberbatch and @marclevin.bsky.social write in @newsweek.com that the power of clemency, when used often, fairly and transparently, is an essential tool for a more balanced justice system: www.newsweek.com/clemency-sho...
CCJ's Khalil Cumberbatch and @marclevin.bsky.social write in @newsweek.com that the power of clemency, when used often, fairly and transparently, is an essential tool for a more balanced justice system: www.newsweek.com/clemency-sho...
Clemency Shouldn’t Depend on Who You Know, but it Should Be Used More Often | Opinion
Clemency should not be about fame, politics and special relationships. It should be about redemption, restoration and public safety.
www.newsweek.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Has clemency become more about politics than justice?
CCJ's Khalil Cumberbatch and @marclevin.bsky.social write in @newsweek.com that the power of clemency, when used often, fairly and transparently, is an essential tool for a more balanced justice system: www.newsweek.com/clemency-sho...
CCJ's Khalil Cumberbatch and @marclevin.bsky.social write in @newsweek.com that the power of clemency, when used often, fairly and transparently, is an essential tool for a more balanced justice system: www.newsweek.com/clemency-sho...
Is the legal system serving our veterans well? The House Veterans Affairs Committee hosted a roundtable discussion exploring that question earlier this month, featuring David “Mac” MacEwen, director of the CCJ Veterans Justice Commission.
Watch the discussion: youtu.be/K2qQ4KA0CJ4?...
Watch the discussion: youtu.be/K2qQ4KA0CJ4?...
October 28, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Is the legal system serving our veterans well? The House Veterans Affairs Committee hosted a roundtable discussion exploring that question earlier this month, featuring David “Mac” MacEwen, director of the CCJ Veterans Justice Commission.
Watch the discussion: youtu.be/K2qQ4KA0CJ4?...
Watch the discussion: youtu.be/K2qQ4KA0CJ4?...
👋 Hi, we're new here!
The Council on Criminal Justice is a nonpartisan think tank and invitational membership organization with two main goals:
1️⃣ Advance understanding of the criminal justice policy choices facing the nation
2️⃣ Build consensus for solutions that enhance safety & justice for all
The Council on Criminal Justice is a nonpartisan think tank and invitational membership organization with two main goals:
1️⃣ Advance understanding of the criminal justice policy choices facing the nation
2️⃣ Build consensus for solutions that enhance safety & justice for all
October 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM
👋 Hi, we're new here!
The Council on Criminal Justice is a nonpartisan think tank and invitational membership organization with two main goals:
1️⃣ Advance understanding of the criminal justice policy choices facing the nation
2️⃣ Build consensus for solutions that enhance safety & justice for all
The Council on Criminal Justice is a nonpartisan think tank and invitational membership organization with two main goals:
1️⃣ Advance understanding of the criminal justice policy choices facing the nation
2️⃣ Build consensus for solutions that enhance safety & justice for all