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CJCJ researches the root causes of crime and other social issues. We examine broader social conditions such as poverty, racial, ethnic, and geographic disparities. Our work promotes policies that address these causes. This creates a healthy and equitable society for all. History has repeatedly demonstrated that incarceration is not a sustainable, long-term solution to public safety. Here are CJCJ’s research findings on legislation aimed to influence incarceration, community safety, and public policy.

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Summary Analysis of Proposition 6

Death Penalty and Deterrence: The Last Word

This article explores the history of the growing role of sentencing experts in criminal proceedings. 

Prison Expansion in a Time of Austerity: An Analysis of the Governor’s Proposed New Prison in Delano

The History of the Presentence Investigation Report, published in The Encyclopedia of Crime and Justice