The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) is a statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Justice that collects, analyzes, and disseminates data related to crime, criminal justice, and the operations of the justice system in the United States. The BJS produces a wide variety of reports and statistical publications on topics such as crime trends, …
The Center for Court Innovation is a non-profit organization that aims to improve the justice system in the United States through research, development, and implementation of new practices and programs. The organization focuses on problem-solving justice, which emphasizes collaboration between justice stakeholders, community members, and service providers to address the underlying issues that lead to …
Crime Victims United of California is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the legal rights and support for crime victims and their families in California. The organization was founded in 1983 and advocates for policies and legislation to improve victim rights in the state. They also provide support to victims of crime, including access to …
The International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting best practices in correctional policy and practices globally. Founded in 1998, the organization aims to support and connect professionals working in the field of corrections, including correctional administrators, managers, researchers, and policy makers. ICPA provides a forum for the exchange of …
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The National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) is a non-profit organization that works to improve the justice systems response to substance use disorders. NADCP supports the development, implementation, and expansion of drug courts and other treatment-focused interventions, which aim to reduce drug use, crime, and recidivism while promoting recovery and community reintegration. The organization …
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The Pew Charitable Trusts Public Safety Performance Project (PSPP) is a non-partisan initiative focused on promoting effective, data-driven solutions to improve public safety and reduce the high rates of incarceration in the United States. The project partners with state governments and other stakeholders to identify evidence-based policies and practices that can reduce recidivism and improve …
The SCJC and UCI Center for Evidence-Based Corrections is a collaborative research effort between the University of California, Irvine and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitations Statewide Criminal Justice Coordination Committee (SCJC). The Center focuses on conducting research to improve evidence-based practices in criminal justice and corrections, with the goal of enhancing public safety …
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The Vera Institute of Justice is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that aims to improve justice systems in the United States. They work to solve complex problems facing the justice system, particularly those related to mass incarceration, racial disparities, and the intersection of justice and immigration systems. Vera conducts research, offers technical assistance, and develops policies …
The Collaborative Justice Courts is a program of the California court system that aims to reduce recidivism and promote public safety by addressing the underlying causes of criminal behavior. Collaborative Justice Courts operate under the principles of therapeutic justice and aim to provide coordinated services to offenders that address their individual needs, such as drug …
The GAINS (Gathering, Analyzing, and Integrating National Data Systems) Center for Behavioral Health and Justice Transformation is a national technical assistance center funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). GAINS provides support to communities to help them better identify and respond to the needs of individuals with mental illnesses or substance …
