Marc A. Levin
@marclevin.bsky.social
Chief Policy Counsel, Council on Criminal Justice. Advancing public safety, individual liberty, and equal justice for all.
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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.
thehill.com/opinion/fina...
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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.
thehill.com/opinion/fina...
thehill.com/opinion/fina...
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...
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RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT: On our Research-Practice Partnerships Resource Hub, we’ve gathered guiding tips, work samples, and resources from successful partnerships that can help you on your way. Check out the microsite: https://rpp.wtgrantfoundation.org/
Research-Practice Partnerships | William T. Grant Foundation
Whether you are looking to form, grow, or support an RPP, you need to know where to start and what to expect. We’ve gathered guiding tips, work samples, and resources from successful partnerships that...
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November 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT: On our Research-Practice Partnerships Resource Hub, we’ve gathered guiding tips, work samples, and resources from successful partnerships that can help you on your way. Check out the microsite: https://rpp.wtgrantfoundation.org/
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wow. WOW.
Breaking: Marion County agrees to pay out $3M for newspaper raid, express regret kansasreflector.com/2025/11/11/m...
Marion County agrees to pay out $3M for newspaper raid, express regret • Kansas Reflector
A handful of county-level officials who were involved in a small-town Kansas newspaper raid in 2023 will pay a cumulative $3 million to three journalists and a city councilor.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
wow. WOW.
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The CCJ Veterans Justice Commission developed a model policy framework to expand diversion opportunities for veterans coping with service-related trauma. Learn more at: https://counciloncj.foleon.com/veterans-commission/vjc-reports/model-policy-framework
November 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The CCJ Veterans Justice Commission developed a model policy framework to expand diversion opportunities for veterans coping with service-related trauma. Learn more at: https://counciloncj.foleon.com/veterans-commission/vjc-reports/model-policy-framework
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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.
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.
thehill.com/opinion/fina...
thehill.com/opinion/fina...
thehill.com
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.
thehill.com/opinion/fina...
thehill.com/opinion/fina...
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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PhD students and early career scholars are especially welcome.
November 7, 2025 at 1:32 PM
PhD students and early career scholars are especially welcome.
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The goal of these events is to facilitate new, exciting research collaborations.
Interested in attending an upcoming BRIDGE day? Fill out this new form on our website! (See link above.)
Interested in attending an upcoming BRIDGE day? Fill out this new form on our website! (See link above.)
November 7, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The goal of these events is to facilitate new, exciting research collaborations.
Interested in attending an upcoming BRIDGE day? Fill out this new form on our website! (See link above.)
Interested in attending an upcoming BRIDGE day? Fill out this new form on our website! (See link above.)
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The Criminal Justice team at Arnold Ventures hosts BRIDGE days every other week. These events bring a small group of researchers and practitioners together to brainstorm about a specific topic related to public safety where we need more rigorous evidence.
www.arnoldventures.org/bridgedays
www.arnoldventures.org/bridgedays
Arnold Ventures | BRIDGE Days
Viewing philanthropy as an engine of innovation, we rigorously research problems and answers in criminal justice, health, education and public finance.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The Criminal Justice team at Arnold Ventures hosts BRIDGE days every other week. These events bring a small group of researchers and practitioners together to brainstorm about a specific topic related to public safety where we need more rigorous evidence.
www.arnoldventures.org/bridgedays
www.arnoldventures.org/bridgedays
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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.
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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...
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Thanks to AV and RSF for funding this work, which started as part of my dissertation (linked below). We're so looking forward to being able to inform the use of informal diversion practices in schools!
Lots more to come 🥳
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Lots more to come 🥳
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October 31, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Thanks to AV and RSF for funding this work, which started as part of my dissertation (linked below). We're so looking forward to being able to inform the use of informal diversion practices in schools!
Lots more to come 🥳
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Lots more to come 🥳
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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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...
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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...
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More info: www.russellsage.org/apply/grants...
October 31, 2025 at 3:20 PM
More info: www.russellsage.org/apply/grants...
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So happy to see this first cohort of Russell Sage grants (in partnership with Arnold Ventures), to early-career scholars conducting causal research related to crime/CJ policy. Congrats to all!
October 31, 2025 at 3:20 PM
So happy to see this first cohort of Russell Sage grants (in partnership with Arnold Ventures), to early-career scholars conducting causal research related to crime/CJ policy. Congrats to all!
Check out the recording and summary of this timely and exciting conversation that I co-hosted!
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...
counciloncj.org
October 31, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Check out the recording and summary of this timely and exciting conversation that I co-hosted!
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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...
counciloncj.org
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...
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At Eastern Correctional Facility in NY, incarcerated people hear the same thing every day: “We don’t have enough staff.” Sadly, per One Voice United, many U.S. prisons operate with a ratio of 1 officer to 70+ prisoners, making rehabilitation efforts almost impossible. https://bit.ly/46M2c6Y
The New York Prison System Is Facing a Potential Disaster “Unprecedented Since Attica”
I'm serving my 16th year for manslaughter. I'm a credible witness to the ongoing understaffing issue.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
At Eastern Correctional Facility in NY, incarcerated people hear the same thing every day: “We don’t have enough staff.” Sadly, per One Voice United, many U.S. prisons operate with a ratio of 1 officer to 70+ prisoners, making rehabilitation efforts almost impossible. https://bit.ly/46M2c6Y
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Nebraska's prisons are some of the most overcrowded in the country, per a new report from the state’s Inspector General of the Correctional System. ✍️ @erinbamer.bsky.social for @nebraskaexaminer.com https://bit.ly/476q5Gy
Nebraska ranks near top of U.S. in prison overcrowding, OIG of Corrections reports • Nebraska Examiner
Nebraska ranks near the top in prison overcrowding nationally, a state inspector general reports, but some say the numbers are more nuanced.
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October 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Nebraska's prisons are some of the most overcrowded in the country, per a new report from the state’s Inspector General of the Correctional System. ✍️ @erinbamer.bsky.social for @nebraskaexaminer.com https://bit.ly/476q5Gy
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Tennessee has reduced job vacancies in its correctional facilities, but staffing shortages remain high, with 460 positions still unfilled. It’s a challenge facing not just Tennessee, but states across the country. https://bit.ly/3VZcMBl
Safety concerns behind bars: Correctional staffing shortages remain high in Tennessee
An annual fiscal report reveals staffing shortages at Tennessee correctional facilities, although lower then before, remain high, despite recent pay raises and
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October 27, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Tennessee has reduced job vacancies in its correctional facilities, but staffing shortages remain high, with 460 positions still unfilled. It’s a challenge facing not just Tennessee, but states across the country. https://bit.ly/3VZcMBl
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Alabama has struggled with prison overcrowding for decades, and it’s set to worsen. New laws could push the number of incarcerated people up by nearly a third by 2030, straining public budgets and exacerbating understaffing. https://bit.ly/4nA3mZb
Alabama state prison population could rise by a third by 2030 | Alabama Reflector
The number of split sentences issued by judges, parole and the people incarcerated affected by changes to good time rules are factors.
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October 17, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Alabama has struggled with prison overcrowding for decades, and it’s set to worsen. New laws could push the number of incarcerated people up by nearly a third by 2030, straining public budgets and exacerbating understaffing. https://bit.ly/4nA3mZb
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Indiana's prison population is nearing capacity, and overcrowding creates unsafe environments for people who live and work in prisons. As prison populations have risen over the past 5 years, the number of corrections professionals employed in state prisons has fallen 20%. https://bit.ly/4ocOakI
Panel hears warnings on rising Indiana prison population, local corrections funding shortfalls • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Indiana lawmakers heard warnings that the state’s prison population is nearing capacity, but funding for local alternatives is shrinking.
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October 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Indiana's prison population is nearing capacity, and overcrowding creates unsafe environments for people who live and work in prisons. As prison populations have risen over the past 5 years, the number of corrections professionals employed in state prisons has fallen 20%. https://bit.ly/4ocOakI
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