CJR Statement on the Deadly Assault of Tyre Nichols by the Memphis Police Department

This tragedy highlights the ongoing issue of police brutality and abuse of authority in law enforcement. While diversity in hiring and better training are important steps, they cannot bridge the deep divide between police and communities that have suffered from excessive policing and a lack of resources for far too long.
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Joint Study Shows Unemployment Drives Recidivism

Unemployment remains high among the formerly incarcerated after serving their sentences for non-violent crimes, contributing to community unemployment, and fatherlessness, perpetuating a cycle of disadvantage which contributes to future crime.
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Cost-Benefit Analysis of Prosecutor Diversions

Center for Justice Research collaborates to study the costs of prosecutor diversion programs and their ability to reduce disparities.
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Standing at the Intersection of Health Equity and Criminal Justice

Research that provides framework for solutions to the negative intersection of criminal legal system disparities and perinatal outcomes.
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