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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Rolling Stone discusses a recent CJCJ report on marijuana reform.
FiveThirtyEight highlights CJCJ’s recent brief estimating the county-level impact of Proposition 47.
Publications Oct 16, 2014
New CJCJ report: Prop 47 could save counties millions, reduce jail populations
CJCJ brief estimates the potential county-level savings and jail population reductions that could result from implementing Prop 47.
Publications Sep 25, 2014
Proposition 47: Estimating Local Savings and Jail Population Reductions, Summary
Proposition 47, the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act of 2014, could generate costs savings for three counties between $135 million and $236 million.
Publications Sep 24, 2014
Reforming marijuana laws: Which approach best reduces the harms of criminalization?
A new CJCJ report shows marijuana decriminalization across all ages could result in more harm reduction than 21-and-older legalization.