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[REPORTS 2017] The Cost of Crimmigration: Exploring the Intersection Between Criminal Justice and Immigration[REPORTS 2017] The Cost of Crimmigration: Exploring the Intersection Between Criminal Justice and Immigration

Justice Policy Institute, June 13, 2017

Criminal Justice (Adult)—Exploring the intersection between criminal justice and immigration

[REPORTS 2017] Raise the Age[REPORTS 2017] Raise the Age

Justice Policy Institute, March 7, 2017

Juvenile Justice—Shifting to a safer and more effective juvenile justice system.

[REPORTS 2016] Improving Approaches to Serving Young Adults in the Justice System[REPORTS 2016] Improving Approaches to Serving Young Adults in the 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.

Why Do We Keep Our Aging Prisoners Behind Bars?Why Do We Keep Our Aging Prisoners Behind Bars?

Marc Schindler and Jeremy Kittridge, June 26, 2018

JPI in the News, Criminal Justice News—JPI staff address the issue of America's aging prison population and proposes a solution that would decrease our incarceration rate as well as save taxpayers dollars.

Taxing our kids to fund prisonsTaxing our kids to fund prisons

Marc Schindler, May 2, 2018

JPI in the News, Criminal Justice News—What do schools and prisons have in common? They each require budget allocations, which establish and demonstrate our priorities. And each effects crime prevention. But how? Executive Director Marc… Continue

A Louisiana Bill Would Give Public Defenders More Funding. Public Defenders Aren’t Happy.A Louisiana Bill Would Give Public Defenders More Funding. Public Defenders Aren’t Happy.

Olivia Exstrum, April 19, 2018

JPI in the News—Cites Executive Director Marc Schindler.

Will Sessions’ New Justice Strategy Turn the Clock Back on Civil Rights?Will Sessions’ New Justice Strategy Turn the Clock Back on Civil Rights?

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

Do Police Officers In Schools Really Make Them Safer?Do Police Officers In Schools Really Make Them Safer?

Cheryl Corley, March 8, 2018

JPI in the News, Criminal Justice News—Quotes Executive Director Marc Schindler on the effectiviness of SROs in schools.

Local Restorative Justice Could Be Best Kind of Diversion for YouthLocal Restorative Justice Could Be Best Kind of Diversion for Youth

David Muhammad, February 14, 2018

JPI in the News, Criminal Justice News—Quotes JPI's Sticker Shock report.

Hogan’s crime bills won’t actually reduce crimeHogan’s crime bills won’t actually reduce crime

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

Murder, Scandal and a State Intervention: What's Going on With Baltimore's Police Department?Murder, Scandal and a State Intervention: What's Going on With Baltimore's Police Department?

J. Brian Charles, January 31, 2018

JPI in the News—Quoting Marc Schindler, Executive Director.

A cycle-breaking program Baltimore could useA cycle-breaking program Baltimore could use

Dan Rodricks, January 27, 2018

JPI in the News, Criminal Justice News—Cites JPI's The Right Investment report.

Finding a FixFinding a Fix

Julia Lurie, December 19, 2017

JPI in the News, Criminal Justice News—Quoting Marc Schindler, Executive Director.

Governor’s Crime Package Won’t Stop CrimeGovernor’s Crime Package Won’t Stop Crime

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: Harsh treatment for teens won't workMarc Schindler: Harsh treatment for teens won't work

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.

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