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. |
