State policymakers are grappling with upticks in violent crime, the opioid epidemic, people who have mental illnesses in the justice system, high rates of recidivism, and the high cost of corrections, all while trying to improve services for victims and increase opportunities for people returning to communities from jail and prison.
To tackle these issues, more than 25 states have partnered with the CSG Justice Center to use a justice reinvestment approach.
Source: JusticeCenter