Council on Criminal Justice
@counciloncj.org
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.
https://counciloncj.org/
https://counciloncj.org/
Several CCJ team members recently presented research at the @amersoccriminology.bsky.social Conference in Washington, DC on work from the Women’s Justice Commission, Veterans Justice Commission, crime trends, and racial disparities project. Learn more about this work at: counciloncj.org/work/
November 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Several CCJ team members recently presented research at the @amersoccriminology.bsky.social Conference in Washington, DC on work from the Women’s Justice Commission, Veterans Justice Commission, crime trends, and racial disparities project. Learn more about this work at: counciloncj.org/work/
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...
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.
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?...
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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
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