Issue Focus:
The Maryland Senate is considering an omnibus crime bill that has gone through a deeply flawed process, will cost MD taxpayers $202 million to construct a new jail, provides just $12 million/year in prevention funding and won't stop crime. Check out our resources, which include news coverage, testimony and the 50 page bill itself.
To learn more about bail reform in 2018, check out our resources, which include JPI's podcasts and reports.
Justice Policy Institute, June 13, 2017
Criminal Justice (Adult)—Exploring the intersection between criminal justice and immigration
Justice Policy Institute, March 7, 2017
Juvenile Justice—Shifting to a safer and more effective juvenile justice system.
Justice Policy Institute, December 7, 2016
Criminal Justice (Adult), Positive Social Investments—JPI convened advocates, policymakers, practitioners, funders, and directly impacted individuals to flesh out what more effective approaches to serving young adults in the justice system.
Olivia Exstrum, April 19, 2018
JPI in the News—Cites Executive Director Marc Schindler.
Brent Cohen and Marc Schindler, April 5, 2018
JPI in the News, Criminal Justice News—Executive Director Marc Schindler and Vice President of JustLeadershipUSA Brent Cohen examine how the DOJ under Sessions is pivoting away from civil rights, human rights, and criminal justice reform.… Continue
Cheryl Corley, March 8, 2018
JPI in the News, Criminal Justice News—Quotes Executive Director Marc Schindler on the effectiviness of SROs in schools.
David Muhammad, February 14, 2018
JPI in the News, Criminal Justice News—Quotes JPI's Sticker Shock report.
Marc Schindler and Kevin Ring, February 7, 2018
JPI in the News, Criminal Justice News—As the legislature debates Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan's regressive crime bills, Marc Schindler and Kevin Ring, President of Families Against Mandatory Minimum , explain why they won't actually reduce… Continue
J. Brian Charles, January 31, 2018
JPI in the News—Quoting Marc Schindler, Executive Director.
Dan Rodricks, January 27, 2018
JPI in the News, Criminal Justice News—Cites JPI's The Right Investment report.
Julia Lurie, December 19, 2017
JPI in the News, Criminal Justice News—Quoting Marc Schindler, Executive Director.
December 6, 2017
Press Releases & Statements—Following Governor Hogan’s crime package announcement, JPI calls for effective action informed by data and facts.
Marc Schindler, November 11, 2017
JPI in the News—JPI's Executive Director Marc Schindler discusses excessive use of force and solitary confinement in a youth correctional facility.
Marc Schindler and Vincent Schiraldi, November 10, 2017
JPI in the News—JPI's Executive Director Marc Schindler and Vincent Schiraldi, Senior Research Scientist at the Columbia Justice Lab, advocate for the closure of youth facilities.
Brittney McNamara, October 16, 2017
JPI in the News—Citing JPI's Juvenile Justice Factsheet.