Deflection (creating non-arrest and non-prosecution pathways for individuals) can relieve law enforcement workloads, ease court backlogs, and reduce recidivism rates, all while improving outcomes for communities. Read R Street Institute’s analysis for more. bit.ly/45o3fJt

Yesterday, the U.S. Sentencing Commission unanimously voted to adopt priorities for the 2025-2026 annual sentencing guideline amendment cycle. Read more: ussc.gov/about/news/pre…

Police departments often lack resources to rigorously assess the impact of new tech and tools, and independent research can be years behind. AV's #BRIDGESeries recently brought a variety of stakeholders together to address this issue. Watch the video: bit.ly/45Bq6kT

CCJ is excited to welcome Carlos Gonzales to the team as a Graduate Research Assistant. Carlos will work closely with the CCJ Women’s Justice Commission and other policy projects on data analysis. He is currently a PhD candidate in sociology at Penn State University.

Another legal victory today for @ij and all who want a roof over their heads. The tide has definitely turned in the last few years. Two decades ago, few were challenging the state's authority to abridge property rights and micromanage land use. The trend is our friend.

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Housing costs have surged because supply hasn’t kept up. Smart policy reforms can change that. By expanding housing options, we can lower prices and strengthen communities. Find out how: youtu.be/KufgagEIMrU?si…

New opportunity for jurisdictions seeking to strengthen their criminal justice systems through collaboration and coordination: JMI's Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Technical Assistance Program support to either establish or enhance a CJCC. bit.ly/4mh5K5X

Earlier this week I was fortunate to lead a panel during the NCSL 2025 Summit on “Safer States: Shoring Up the Public Safety Workforce." Thrilled to introduce & learn from Montana DOC Director Brian Gootkin, and ASU Professor Beth Huebner. They're both doing exciting work worth

The ViCE seminar schedule for early fall 2025 is up! We start back up again next week (Aug 14).

Great to see Laura and John Arnold Ventures continuing to support research seeking evidence based solutions to complex criminal justice and public safety challenges. Greatly appreciate the commitment to a better future. #relationalpolicing arnoldventures.org/newsroom/grant…

Mentorship isn’t just meaningful — it’s measurable. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America youth report lower delinquency and substance use rates. Explore the full study findings: bit.ly/4l9iyKF

Hearing bills today in Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding. ▪️Watch live: senate.texas.gov/av- live.php ▪️Hearing information: bit.ly/3Ulb6Bs #txlege

Texans, don’t forget! The annual Back-to-School Tax-Free Weekend starts today and runs through Sunday, Aug. 10. Take advantage of savings on qualifying school supplies, clothing, and more. Learn more: bit.ly/3J0XeKc.

🗓️ On August 13 at noon CT, join Arnold Ventures’ Evidence & Evaluation team for a 1-hour interactive webinar on our Sports Betting RFP. We’ll outline the RFP’s goals, walk through the application process, and answer your questions live. Register here: bit.ly/46NK50N

Texas identifies the 119 people killed in Hill Country floods. Most victims were Texans, but some were visiting from other states like California, Florida and Alabama. The youngest victims were 1 year old; the oldest was 91. bit.ly/41ttwUk

In response to July floods, Texas House and Senate panels advanced a suite of bills Friday aimed at improving early warning systems, expanding emergency training and streamlining volunteer coordination #txlege statesman.com/news/politics/…

My peer reviewed paper on up-adjusted NIBRS crime estimates based on domestic violence victimization reporting rates (with Alex Piquero) is now out in Crime & Delinquency. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00…

New Arnold Ventures video on retail theft just dropped! 🎬 We convened top experts representing law enforcement, retailers, and the research community to find practical, effective solutions to this important public safety problem. Check it out! youtu.be/BYQ-6i71Dk0?si…

Read Megan McArdle in Vital City on this problem: vitalcitynyc.org/articles/what-…