Center for Just Journalism
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Center for Just Journalism
@justjournalism.bsky.social
Promoting journalistic practices that enhance the public's understanding of safety, sharing great journalism, & connecting reporters with the sources and data they need to tell good stories.
Journalists: do you need a rundown on how the federal crackdown is affecting the youth justice system? Join us for a briefing featuring national experts, practitioners, & reporters on what’s happening and how to cover it. See below for link to register & more info on the event.
October 11, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Journalists covering today's EO's on bail, here's a resource with data, research, and experts on several bail reforms implemented across the country.
August 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Re-upping our guide to covering crime stats for those reporting on the latest numbers from the FBI. justjournalism.org/media/downlo...
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August 5, 2025 at 8:08 PM
For journalists interested in covering the long-term impacts of the recent executive order on policing, we've published new resources at the link below.
July 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Journalism profs: join us for Teaching Public Safety, a 1-day event where we'll will share resources for teaching the next generation of crime reporters and foster relationships among educators engaged in this work. Applications due April 16. Apply at link below.
April 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Journalists! Join us next Wed 3/12 for a Q&A with experts on crimmigration. We'll talk about the Laken Riley Act, the role of local police in immigration enforcement, and what other changes might be coming. Register at the link below.
March 6, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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Breaking News: The Trump administration plans to cut 84% of staff at the office that funds the U.S.'s disaster recovery, raising questions about how the country will rebuild from hurricanes, wildfires and other calamities made worse by climate change.
Trump Team Plans Cuts at HUD Office That Funds Disaster Recovery
Staff at the office, a branch of the U.S. housing department that Congress uses to address the worst catastrophes, would be reduced by 84 percent.
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February 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
we've updated our primer on changes to the criminal legal system under Trump 2.0 to include resources for journalists writing about the Laken Riley Act. we've summarized the big picture changes, shared good research, and given some frames for reporting: justjournalism.org/page/the-cri...
The Criminal Legal System Under a Second Trump Administration: What to Know and Where to Go for More
A regularly updated resource for journalists tracking the Trump Administration's criminal legal policies
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February 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
@juddlegum.bsky.social at Popular Information published a critique of the National Retail Federation’s new report on shoplifting. Journalists covering crime, give it a read at the link below. Here are some things that jumped out to us.
December 20, 2024 at 7:43 PM
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Our Executive Director, @zoetowns.bsky.social will be discussing clemency with @justjournalism.bsky.social on Monday at 2 PM ET. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Journalists--got questions about the pardons and commutations Biden granted today or what clemency actions he might take next? Join us on Mon 12/16 at 2 ET for a Q&A w/ @jduffyrice.bsky.social, @zoetowns.bsky.social, @celestetrusty.bsky.social, and @rachelbarkow.bsky.social. Link to register below.
December 12, 2024 at 7:54 PM
Journalists--got questions about the pardons and commutations Biden granted today or what clemency actions he might take next? Join us on Mon 12/16 at 2 ET for a Q&A w/ @jduffyrice.bsky.social, @zoetowns.bsky.social, @celestetrusty.bsky.social, and @rachelbarkow.bsky.social. Link to register below.
December 12, 2024 at 5:40 PM
Journalists and anyone else interested in clemency right now, join @jduffyrice.bsky.social, @rachelbarkow.bsky.social, @zoetowns.bsky.social, and @celestetrusty.bsky.social on 12/16 for a Q&A. Bring your questions! These smart people will have answers. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
December 11, 2024 at 7:39 PM
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Hey! Are you wondering what to make of the whole Hunter Biden clemency thing? Do you want to know what Biden can do about the death penalty - or what power your Governor/state board has? Join us Monday! It’s going to be REALLY good, everyone (not me) is brilliant!!!!
A big national focus right now is clemency. Decisions are being made on the state & federal level that will shape legacies & potentially change lives. Join experts in state & federal clemency for a moderated convo on covering the issue -- register below! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
December 11, 2024 at 2:19 PM
A big national focus right now is clemency. Decisions are being made on the state & federal level that will shape legacies & potentially change lives. Join experts in state & federal clemency for a moderated convo on covering the issue -- register below! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
December 11, 2024 at 2:16 PM