Op-Ed
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April 30, 2025
Let’s Encourage Rehabilitation, Not Recidivism
I know what it’s like to make bad choices.
I was a teenage troublemaker headed nowhere fast. In my neighborhood, getting locked up felt like a rite of passage—not a warning sign. But I was one of the lucky ones. I had a mother, coaches, and even a school janitor who wouldn’t give up on me—and a game that demanded discipline and gave me purpose.
Issue Brief
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April 29, 2025
Modernizing National Crime Statistics
The United States relies on numerous government agencies to collect data on crime, victims, and the overall functioning of the criminal justice system. However, the absence of a centralized authority to oversee the standardization and dissemination of this critical information has led to inconsistencies, gaps, and inefficiencies.
Fact Sheet
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April 25, 2025
Veteran Mental Health & Incarceration
Protecting and supporting our veterans is a national duty. As of 2023, approximately 78% of veterans had served during wartime, while 22% served solely during peaceful times. Military service can contribute to increased risks of developing mental health challenges. Studies show that nearly 20% of veterans who served in Iraq or Afghanistan suffer from major depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), underscoring the urgent need for targeted support and resources.
Fact Sheet
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April 25, 2025
The Landscape of Mental Health in Our Law Enforcement Communities
Law enforcement and correctional officers (COs) are the backbone of safe communities. They risk their lives daily to uphold the law and protect citizens. Whether running toward danger or offering help in crises, they serve with unwavering dedication.
Fact Sheet
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April 25, 2025
Celebrating Second Chance Month
America spends more than $300 billion annually on incarceration, yet 70% of formerly incarcerated individuals re-offend when they lack stable housing and employment. Providing these individuals a second chance can help reduce recidivism, strengthen communities, and expand workforce participation by promoting targeted expungement, reentry support programs, and employment opportunities for nonviolent offenders.
