Governance Studies

Arrowhead prison convict Robert G. (R) makes his case why he should be accepted into Peer 1 at a meeting with Peer 1 staff at the prison in Canon City, Colorado September 24, 2014. With him are (L to R) Raymond A., who was accepted into Peer 1; an unidentified man with head down; â€œLuckyâ€?, who is still in prison; Steve P. who was accepted into Peer 1. Robert G. has 11 felony convictions for drug-related crimes and has been in and out of prison or rehab over the last 25 years. Robert G. was accepted into Peer 1. Peer 1 is a drug and alcohol rehabilitation programme for men, many having spent years in and out of prison, in Denver, Colorado. The men have often tried and failed over and over to turn their life around. With histories of abuse as children and living on the streets, they come to Peer 1 hoping to turn away from addiction and crime, to rebuild their lives and learn how to integrate into society. Treatment includes family group therapy, meditation and trust-building exercises. REUTERS/Rick WilkingPICTURE 1 OF 26 FOR WIDER IMAGE STORY "PEER 1: PRISON, DEATH OR RECOVERY". SEARCH "PEER WILKING" FOR ALL IMAGES

A better path forward for criminal justice: Fostering desistance

Shawn D. Bushway and Christopher Uggen

April 2021

School safety police officer insignia seen during Mayor Bill de Blasio visit of Bronx Leaders of Tomorrow Richard R. Green Middle School in New York on februray 25, 2021 on reopening day during COVID-19 pandemic. About 100 students signed up to attend school for in-person learning. (Photo by Lev Radin/Sipa USA)No Use Germany.

A better path forward for criminal justice: Reconsidering police in schools

Ryan King and Marc Schindler

April 2021

Inmates in the Last Mile program at San Quentin State Prison prepare to present their startup ideas in San Quentin, California February 22, 2013 . Seven San Quentin inmates presented startup proposals on “Demo Day” at the Last Mile program, an entrepreneurship course modeled on startup incubators that take in batches of young companies and provide them courses, informal advice and the seed investments to grow. REUTERS/Gerry Shih (UNITED STATES - Tags: CRIME LAW BUSINESS SOCIETY)

A better path forward for criminal justice: Changing prisons to help people change

Christy Visher and John Eason

April 2021

An inmate holds a sign to his cell window reading "We Matter" as Black Lives Matter supporters hold a protest against racial inequality on Father's Day outside Cook County Jail in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. June 21, 2020. REUTERS/Alexander Gouletas TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A better path forward for criminal justice: Reimagining pretrial and sentencing

Pamela K. Lattimore, Cassia Spohn, and Matthew DeMichele

April 2021

A sheriff's deputy is seen inside an armored vehicle in the fenced up perimeter of the Brooklyn Center Police Department, days after former police officer Kim Potter fatally shot Daunte Wright, in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, U.S. April 14, 2021. REUTERS/Nick Pfosi

A better path forward for criminal justice: Police reform

Rashawn Ray and Clark Neily

April 2021

Yellow police tape is displayed at a crime scene after a motorist was shot in the head in Chicago

A better path forward for criminal justice: Introduction

Rashawn Ray and Brent Orrell

April 2021

A bronze statue titled "Justice Delayed, Justice Denied" depicting a figure of Justice is seen on the Albert V. Bryan United States Courthouse in Alexandria, Virginia, U.S., September 1, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

A better path forward for criminal justice

April 2021

President Joe Biden addresses a joint session of Congress in Washington, U.S., April 28, 2021. Melina Mara/Pool via REUTERS

How do Biden’s first 100 days reflect his vision for America?

John Hudak and Adrianna Pita

Thursday, April 29, 2021

Microphones wait for senators to speak after Senate Democratic and Republican caucus luncheons at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, October 15, 2013. Republicans in the House of Democratic failed to reach internal consensus on Tuesday on how to break an impasse on the federal budget that could soon result in an economically damaging default on the country's debt. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) - GM1E9AG05TF01

Protecting our Democracy: Reasserting Congress’ Power of the Purse

Molly E. Reynolds

Thursday, April 29, 2021

Children using internet at school

Advancing US economic competitiveness, equity, and sustainability through infrastructure investments

Nicol Turner Lee

Thursday, April 29, 2021