The Council on Criminal Justice advances understanding of the criminal justice policy choices facing the nation and builds consensus for solutions that enhance safety and justice for all.
Our Work
As a nonpartisan think tank, CCJ grounds policy debates in facts, evidence, and fundamental principles of justice.
Our Members
CCJ’s membership of top experts and innovators creates a center of gravity for the criminal justice field.
Our Impact
CCJ is a trusted, go-to resource for policymakers, journalists, and advocates across the political spectrum.
Member Spotlight
“Our staff is our most valuable asset, and they have very difficult jobs ... We want our staff to feel valued, have the tools to be successful through training and professional development, and have pathways for their careers.”
“The criminal justice system is the one system that has escaped accountability. [There is] very little transparency, and we’ve extended power to those who work in the criminal justice system without that accountability”
“When the very people [who] we are called to serve don’t see equity and fairness in our service, our work is literally being done in vain. We have to … create a safe space for collectively reimagining our approach to justice issues.”