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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Publications Mar 1, 1998
The Will of the People: The Public’s Opinion of the Violent and Repeat Juvenile Offender Act of 1997
The Will of the People: The Public’s Opinion of the Violent and Repeat Juvenile Offender Act of 1997
Research suggests that DDAP’s success may stem largely from the fact that it exists outside of the formal juvenile justice framework; that it is a true alternative to normal institutional framework.
Three years after implementation of three strikes in CA; public safety results inconclusive.
From Classrooms to Cell Blocks: A National Perspective
Publications Feb 1, 1997
Trading Classrooms for Cell Blocks: Destructive Policies Eroding D.C. Communities
Trading Classrooms for Cell Blocks: Destructive Policies Eroding D.C. Communities