A 10-year analysis of how outcomes from Utah House Bill 348 evolved in practice, highlighting what changed, what persisted, and what shaped long-term results. What happened after Utah’s 2015 justice system law was enacted? This report, developed with generous support from Arnold Ventures, examines how outcomes from Utah House Bill 348 changed over the following…
March 9, 2026 The Crime and Justice Institute (CJI), supported by Arnold Ventures, today released a new report analyzing Michigan’s prison population and sentencing trends, revealing that restrictive sentencing policies are driving the state’s prison population upward even as crime rates remain steady. The report finds that over 65% of Michigan’s incarcerated population is serving…
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,…
Our new report examines the long‑term impacts of Utah’s 2015 effort to constrain a growing prison population, highlighting where progress was sustained, where challenges emerged, and why implementation and system capacity shaped results. The Crime and Justice Institute (CJI), with support from Arnold Ventures, has released a new report examining how outcomes from the Utah’s…
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