New Factsheet on DC Crime and Arrest Statistics

A new fact sheet examines crime and arrest statistics for youth in the District of Columbia. These statistics indicate that locking up more youth in an effort to curb violent crime is an inappropriate response to the city’s crime challenges. To view the fact sheet, click here.

Executive Director Search

JPI is seeking a dedicated and experienced leader to move the organization forward. For more information click here.

2008 KIDS COUNT Data Book Now Available

The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 19th annual KIDS COUNT Data Book is now available. (More details)

Jailing Communities: The Impact of Jail Expansion and Effective Public Safety Strategies

April 1, 2008
Jailing Communities is a new report that explores the impact of jail expansion on communities. (Read Report)

The Vortex: The Concentrated Impact of Drug Imprisonment and the Characteristics of Punitive Counties

December 4, 2007
The Vortex explores racial disparities in drug imprisonment at the county-level and the characteristics of counties that send people to prison for drug offenses. (Read Report)

Gang Wars: The Failure of Enforcement Tactics and the Need for Effective Public Safety Strategies

July 18, 2007
Gang Wars is a groundbreaking report which debunks pervasive myths about gang crime. More police, more prison and more punishment have not stopped gang violence... (Read Report)