Five Things COVID-19 Taught Us About Safety and Justice

…In Multnomah County, Oregon, more people were released on their own recognizance. In New Orleans, the JFA Institute found that defendants released from custody had very high overall success rates…

Beyond Jails: Community-Based Strategies for Public Safety

…in 2021, the Portland Street Response (PSR) in Multnomah County, Oregon, is a specialized mobile crisis response program designed to reduce police interaction with people who are experiencing homelessness and/or…

Two Years Since George Floyd: The Challenge of Sustaining Momentum for Reform

…council in Portland, Oregon—located in Multnomah County which is participating in the SJC—voted in 2020 to shrink the Police Bureau, but some advocates think accountability is still needed. Portland’s former…

Focusing on Latinos in the U.S. Criminal Justice System

…accurate measurement of Latino outcomes. At the front door to the justice system—arrest and jail booking—Latinos in all four sites—Charleston County, South Carolina; Harris County, Texas; Multnomah County, Oregon; and,…