The National Summit on Justice Reinvestment and Public Safety: Addressing Recidivism, Crime, and Corrections SpendingIn January 2010, the Council of State Governments Justice Center, in partnership with the Pew Center on the States, the Bureau of Justice Assistance, and the Public Welfare Foundation hosted the first national summit on justice reinvestment. To learn more about the summit and to download materials, including videos of the summit, please click here. |
| Facts and Trends Rising corrections budgets and high recidivism rates in many states are forcing policymakers to develop new strategies for increasing public safety. | Work in the States The Justice Center provides technical assistance to a limited number of states that have demonstrated bipartisan interest in pursuing justice reinvestment strategies. |
| The Strategy Pursuing justice reinvestment in a state requires a four-step, data-driven strategy. | Resources Justice reinvestment reports and summaries analyze the fiscal and public safety impact of criminal justice policies. |
In the Spotlight
- State Leaders Briefed on a New Report on the Effectiveness of Ohio’s Criminal Justice System – 7/26/10
- Governor Lynch Joins State Leaders, Law Enforcement in Signing Corrections Reforms Aimed at Strengthening Public Safety and Reducing Costs to Taxpayers – 6/30/10
- Indiana Governor and Other State Leaders Launch Justice Reinvestment Initiative – 6/28/10
- Texas: More programs, fewer beds could help prisons’ bottom line – 05/29/2010
- New Hampshire: Justice System Overhaul: Bill’s Goal is to Save Money, Reduce Prison Recidivism – 05/16/2010
- U.S. House Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on H.R. 4080, the Criminal Justice Reinvestment Act of 2009 – 05/11/2010
