Congrats to CCJ Senior Fellow Thaddeus Johnson for being named associate professor at Georgia State University's Andrew Young School of Policy Studies! Johnson is the first Black man to earn tenure in the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology since it became a PhD program.

Thank you @aclu.org for amplifying and @brianedsall.bsky.social for taking the time and care to tell this story.

Thank you @aclu.org and @nyclu.org for uplifting @nigrotime.bsky.social's story and the stories of the immigrants that he and so many other journalists helped bring to light.

“To watch them rip a man away from his kids, and these kids are just shattered–to have that done in darkness, and no one has a record of it … it would be horrible." Watch the full interview with photojournalist @nigrotime.bsky.social here: youtu.be/wFqecgfHFSA?...

T-minus 1⃣ day: There's still time to register for tomorrow's webinar. We hope to see you there! Sign up at the link below ⬇️

Thank you @freedom.press for sharing @nigrotime.bsky.social’s story and the immigrants’ stories he helped bring to light.

Thank you @documentedny.bsky.social for highlighting my feature of photojournalist @nigrotime.bsky.social, who was among the first journalists to uncover and document ICE operations taking place inside Manhattan federal immigration courts.

@brianedsall.bsky.social profiles photojournalist Michael Nigro, who documented ICE’s arrests of immigrants in a Manhattan courthouse in 2025.

Inside Manhattan federal courthouses, masked agents have been detaining immigrants and tearing families apart without due process. After a year of documentation, photojournalist @nigrotime.bsky.social speaks out on what he witnessed. 📝 My latest piece:

⏰ ICYMI: Join us this coming Tuesday to discuss the coordination between law enforcement and immigration officials. Register at the link below. ⬇️

Six years after George Floyd’s murder sparked nationwide calls for police reform, & after a sharp rise & fall in violent crime, how has policing changed & what remains the same? CCJ today released an updated collection of data examining U.S. law enforcement trends 🧵 counciloncj.org/policing-by-...

How have local & federal authorities coordinated on immigration enforcement in the past & what has changed? Join the CCJ Centering Justice Initiative for a discussion on how law enforcement & immigration officials work together to address these issues: events.zoom.us/ev/AmR1XX-v5...

NEW: AI is transforming policing, courts, corrections, and community supervision—but not all tools carry the same risks or serve the same functions. ⬇️

How are second chance policies working in practice, what drives success and failure, and what will it take to sustain progress over time? Join the Council and a panel of experts on April 28 from 12-1 pm ET to learn more. Register at: events.zoom.us/ev/AjTDujoTh...

CCJ Veterans Justice Commission Director David MacEwen’s Senate testimony underscores a key point: supporting veterans means addressing the realities they face after service.

Save the date 📅 Next Wednesday, April 15 at 3:30 p.m. ET, CCJ Veterans Justice Commission Director David MacEwen will testify to the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs for a hearing on Programs for Justice-Involved Veterans.

April marks #SecondChanceMonth, a time to highlight the role of second chances in the justice system and community reentry. CCJ member Norman Brown, deputy project director of Project New Opportunity, shares his perspective on the importance of allowing people to grow.

As criminal justice agencies and practitioners face urgent questions about how to effectively and safely adopt AI tools, CCJ's Task Force on AI released a new decision guide to help stakeholders evaluate, implement, and oversee AI in the justice system. counciloncj.org/assessing-ai...

How are survivors justice laws being implemented, what challenges have emerged, and what can policymakers and practitioners learn from early experience? Join the Council and a panel of experts on March 31 from 12-1 pm ET to learn more. Register at: events.zoom.us/ev/AoHtW8VHU...

Does more gun ownership equal a decrease in homicides? Watch our CCJ Centering Justice webinar unpacking recent trends in homicide, gun ownership, & gun policy, featuring Natasha Bagdasarian, Alan Gottlieb, @daniel-webster.bsky.social, & Rob Wilcox: counciloncj.org/event-record...

The CCJ Women’s Justice Commission released a research agenda, calling for targeted investment in high-quality data and research to fill major gaps in knowledge & better inform policies that improve outcomes for women, families, and communities. Check out the agenda: counciloncj.org/advancing-wo...

During last night's State of the Union, multiple fact-checking outlets turned to research from the Council on Criminal Justice as a trusted source for context on crime trends. We’re pleased that our nonpartisan data is contributing to the national dialogue. #SOTU #SOTU2026

In his State of the Union, Donald Trump said murder is at its lowest level since 1900. Is that true? Probably. ⬇️ #SOTU #SOTU2026

How have gun policies, enforcement strategies, and market dynamics shaped gun violence trends today? Join CCJ’s Centering Justice project with experts Natasha Bagdasarian, Alan Gottlieb, @daniel-webster.bsky.social, and Rob Wilcox on March 10 to learn more: events.zoom.us/ev/AigV8lDJ3...

Friendship Express - a short film shot, colored, and edited by me. This was my first time shooting on a cine-camera, let alone a film cine-camera, but I decided to do something fun with the test footage. Check it out! 📽️ youtu.be/apuRtrudUgs?...

During CCJ's webinar on the potential forces driving the recent crime decline, CCJ member @dralexpiquero.bsky.social highlighted data & evidence showing that immigrants commit fewer violent crimes than their native-born counterparts, despite widespread misconceptions: counciloncj.org/event-record...

OUT TODAY: New CCJ report finds crime rates continued to fall in 2025. With homicides down 21%, the 2025 homicide rate may reach its lowest level in more than a century. Explore the full analysis of crime trends in 40 U.S. cities: counciloncj.org/crime-trends...

What's behind the historical drop in violent crime? Join us 1/27 at 12pm ET for a CCJ webinar ft. Thaddeus Johnson, @charlesflehman.bsky.social, Ernesto Lopez, @ProfEmilyOwens, @dralexpiquero.bsky.social, & @abgelb.bsky.social to discuss common & controversial claims. events.zoom.us/ev/AqOePW3gi...

CCJ Impact Moment #2: As debates over public safety intensified, CCJ’s crime trends research served as a trusted, nonpartisan source—cited by policymakers, national media, and fact-checkers across the political spectrum. Learn about CCJ’s crime trends research at: counciloncj.org/crime-trends...

In my latest piece for @newsweek.com, I examine the call for moral reflection from Catholic leaders as immigration rhetoric and enforcement grow harsher—and what the command of “love thy neighbor” demands in practice. Read here ⬇️ www.newsweek.com/in-defending...

CCJ had several significant achievements this year—ways in which we contributed to building a safer and fairer nation, bridging ideological divides, and grounding critical policy debates in facts. Check out CCJ’s 7️⃣ biggest moments of impact in 2025. ⬇️

The federal government stopped releasing detailed arrest data in 2020. What have arrests looked like since then, and what can we learn from long-term analysis? CCJ's Policy Director spoke with @cbsnews.com about the findings of this first-of-its kind analysis.

Earlier this year, the DOJ terminated public safety grants initially valued at more than $800 million. How have those funding cuts impacted local nonprofits? CCJ Senior Fellow Amy Solomon spoke with @gothamist.com about the potential implications for nonprofits in New York City.

ICYMI: The Council’s Centering Justice initiative hosted a webinar on the state of crime and justice with panelists @sentencinglaw.bsky.social, Shaila Dewan, and Dave Sunday, alongside moderators Khalil A. Cumberbatch & @marclevin.bsky.social. Watch the recording at: counciloncj.org/event-record...

How does the incarceration of pregnant women compromise the well-being of mothers and their children? This investigation highlights stories that align with findings and subsequent recommendations from the CCJ Women's Justice Commission.

What are the potential consequences of lowering the recruitment and training standards for ICE agents? A perspective from CCJ Senior Fellow Thaddeus Johnson and Natasha Johnson in @usatoday.com examines the ramifications of these shortcuts: www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

My new Substack, Underexposed, brings visibility to the people and stories that often go overlooked and under explored, with the goal of deepening our understanding of the human experience. If you're interested and inclined, feel free to Subscribe/share with a friend!

ICYMI: Will you be joining us for next week's webinar on the state of crime and justice? Register via the link below ⬇️

What were the top issues facing the criminal justice field in 2025 and what might we expect in 2026? 🗓️Join us 12/9 at 12pm ET for a CCJ Centering Justice webinar featuring Douglas Berman (@sentencinglaw.bsky.social), Shaila Dewan, and Dave Sunday: events.zoom.us/e/view/w1jBI...

CCJ Women’s Justice Commission Senior Adviser and First Lady of Oklahoma Sarah Stitt reminds us that advancing public safety requires both accountability and an understanding of the factors that influence behavior.

This spring, DOJ canceled public safety grants initially valued at more than $800m, many to local nonprofits. CCJ Senior Fellow Amy Solomon, who previously oversaw DOJ grantmaking, spoke to @npr.org about the critical role these orgs play in community safety: www.npr.org/2025/11/10/n...

We honor veterans’ service, but too often overlook them when their invisible wounds lead to the justice system. In @starsandstripes.bsky.social, CCJ Veterans Justice Commission Director David “Mac” MacEwen shares how government can better support them: www.stripes.com/opinion/2025...

Has clemency become more about politics than justice? CCJ's Khalil Cumberbatch and @marclevin.bsky.social write in @newsweek.com that the power of clemency, when used often, fairly and transparently, is an essential tool for a more balanced justice system: www.newsweek.com/clemency-sho...

The Council on Criminal Justice (@counciloncj.org) is now on Bluesky!

"The marks on his instrument resembled those of the aged park bench he sat upon, each scratch and scuff like a single word in a lifetime of stories." 📝 My latest Substack piece from my Stories from Strangers series: Ralph - Central Park, New York. Read 📖 or listen 🎧 here:

📝 My latest Substack piece from my Stories from Strangers series: Milan - NYC Pride, 2025. Read 📖 or listen 🎧 here: open.substack.com/pub/aspectso...

“We naturally make assumptions as people and oftentimes we get surprised … so [photography] just taught me about being more open-minded, being patient and paying attention to life.” Read 📖 or listen to 🎧 my latest Substack piece: open.substack.com/pub/aspectso...

“Memories often bring solace in prison, so capturing them in photos brings a layer of permanence. Remembering cherished moments is the best I can do to shield myself from how swiftly time passes on the outside.”