Michigan has one of the most restrictive sentencing structures in the nation, requiring people to serve 100 percent of their minimum sentence before parole eligibility. While recent reforms such as record clearing and medical parole have made progress, they do not address the state’s core challenge: long prison sentences and extended lengths of stay. Today,…
Despite a decade of reforms and declining crime rates, Mississippi has the highest incarceration rate in the nation, 60% higher than the national average. The Crime and Justice Institute’s latest report – Mississippi by the Numbers – calls attention to what may be driving this. CJI’s data analysis, made possible through the generous support of…
The Crime and Justice Institute’s new report, supported by Arnold Ventures, explores how political transitions—such as New Jersey’s upcoming gubernatorial election—can shape the direction of statewide public safety and criminal justice policy. This analysis highlights how the distinct authorities of the governor and attorney general influence the state’s justice system and policy priorities. CJI’s report…
The Crime and Justice Institute’s latest publication highlights outcomes from jurisdictions that participated in the Improving Community Supervision National Training and Technical Assistance Program. With support from the Office and Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), CJI provided customized technical assistance to agencies in six states, tailoring support to the unique goals, needs, and populations…
Oakland County partnered with the Crime and Justice Institute (CJI) to create a comprehensive inventory of local programs and services for youth ages 10–18 and their families. This initiative aims to boost awareness, improve coordination, and identify gaps in support. This report evaluates the availability and accessibility of these resources, highlights strengths and gaps, and…
To understand the scope and the urgency of these challenges in Minnesota, state leaders sought assistance from the Crime and Justice Institute (CJI), funded by Arnold Ventures, to examine aspects of the state’s criminal justice system. This assessment included an examination of past and current prison population trends, prison conditions in the oldest prison facilities,…
The Crime and Justice Institute is excited to share the latest edition of the Coming Home Directory, a comprehensive resource developed to support individuals navigating the reentry process. For nearly two decades, this directory has helped formerly incarcerated individuals in the Greater Boston area connect to essential support services like housing, employment, healthcare, legal aid,…
The Crime and Justice Institute’s latest report explores the impact of absconding and uplifts the voices of community supervision staff, agency leaders, and justice-involved individuals, offering guidance from the field on opportunities to create policies and promote practices that increase successful outcomes for individuals on community supervision. Developed with support from Arnold Ventures, CJI’s report,…
As public safety remains a top concern for many Americans, criminal justice policy received limited attention in 2026 national and state addresses. At the beginning of each calendar year, national and state leaders deliver important addresses to lawmakers and the public. In the State of the Union and State of the State of the State…
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