What can incarcerated youth teach us about justice and public safety?
How does prison research change when incarcerated people lead the research effort? As California counties create “realignment” plans to support young people in detention, as well as to prepare them
How would we measure “safety” if it was defined by communities themselves?
How would we measure “safety” if it was defined by communities themselves? Recent years have seen many Americans calling for meaningful reforms to how crime and violence are addressed. In
How can we better support people transitioning from homelessness to supportive housing?
How can we better support people transitioning from homelessness to supportive housing? Despite significant funding for the construction of permanent supportive housing (PSH) in California, the state has continued to
How do we improve outcomes for behavioral health crises?
How do we improve outcomes for behavioral health crises? Communities are seeking new ways to respond to behavioral health crises, that reduce the possibilities of harm and meet the needs
What happened inside California’s prisons during the COVID-19 pandemic?
What happened inside California’s prisons during the COVID-19 pandemic? The effects of COVID-19 across the nation have been devastating, but the impact of the virus has been particularly acute in
How can government partner with community organizations to more effectively reach underserved populations?
How can government partner with community organizations to more effectively reach underserved populations? Community-based organizations can act as “trusted messengers,” working with government partners to help improve the health, safety,