Interested in learning about the Boston-area treatment and recovery providers featured in the Coming Home Directory? Visit the CJI team at the Boston Medical Center (BMC) Together for Hope conference in Worcester tomorrow and Thursday, and check out cominghomedirectory.org! #SecondChanceMonth
Crime and Justice Institute
Civic and Social Organizations
Boston, Massachusetts 4,914 followers
A Division of Community Resources for Justice
About us
The Crime and Justice Institute (CJI) provides nonpartisan technical assistance, policy analysis, consulting, and research services to improve public safety throughout the nation. We develop strong partnerships with organizations to improve performance and build capacity for lasting change. Our goal is to create an environment of continuous improvement that ensures the sustainability and success of initiatives long after technical assistance engagement. With staff who have worked as practitioners across the sector and understand and serve as a bridge between research and practice, our team brings decades of experience developing evidence-based, data-driven policies, managing complex processes with diverse stakeholders, and driving systems-level organizational change. CJI is a division of Community Resources for Justice.
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- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
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- Boston, Massachusetts
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- Nonprofit
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355 Boylston St
Boston, Massachusetts 02116, US
Employees at Crime and Justice Institute
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Meagan Winn
Legal System Reform Advocate | Problem Solver | Project Manager
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Kimberly J. Martin, JD
Policy Specialist - Crime & Justice Institute | Council Member - CRR/ED Juvenile Justice, Georgetown University
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Lois Fegan, MS, PMP
Restrictive Housing Policy Specialist
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Clarissa Dias, Ph.D.
Senior Data and Policy Specialist
Updates
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CJI and Community Resources for Justice are proud to spotlight the incredible efforts of our partners, Family Reentry, in supporting justice-involved individuals as they reintegrate into their communities. As we celebrate #SecondChanceMonth, discover how effective reentry programs are in giving people a fresh start and a new lease on life. www.FamilyReentryCRJ.org
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Staff wellness can be achieved at prisons across the country, but how can agencies achieve this? At CJI's 2025 Restrictive Housing Convening, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections' Deputy Director William Nicklow shared his program's methods to rebrand staff wellness to foster a stronger, more engaged community.
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Check-ins to Restrictive Housing are a problem many facilities face. Washington State Department of Corrections and Montana Department of Corrections use an individualized approach to reach these housing refusers. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to managing #restrictivehousing.
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CJI and Community Resources for Justice are proud to spotlight the incredible efforts of our partners, Family Reentry, in supporting justice-involved individuals as they reintegrate into their communities. As we celebrate #SecondChanceMonth, discover how effective reentry programs are in giving people a fresh start and a new lease on life. www.FamilyReentryCRJ.org
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CJI thanks our friends at the Tennessee Office of Reentry (TOOR) for helping people returning to their communities overcome the barriers to achieve successful reentry. #SecondChanceMonth
🔹 Tennessee is Leading the Way in Second Chances! 🔹 The Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Department of Labor and Workforce Development is the first in the nation to establish an independent Office of Reentry (TOOR)—a game-changer for justice-involved individuals. Unlike traditional reentry offices tied to corrections or local government agencies, TOOR takes a labor-first approach, helping Tennesseans overcome barriers to employment, education, and housing. A criminal record—whether from an arrest, charge, or conviction—can create a lasting stigma, limiting access to essential opportunities. TOOR is working to break down these barriers by providing strategic support, vocational training, and micro-credentialing to help individuals build sustainable careers. During #NationalSecondChanceMonth, we celebrate the thousands of Tennesseans proving that setbacks don’t define futures. With the right resources, second chances lead to stronger communities, thriving workplaces, and empowered individuals. Let’s continue to advocate for fair hiring practices, education access, and opportunities that unlock potential. Because when second chances work, everyone wins! #TDLWD #TOOR #SecondChancesWork #ReentryMatters #NewBeginnings #WorkforceDevelopment #JusticeReform #FairChanceHiring
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#SecondChanceMonth highlights the challenges individuals face when transitioning from incarceration back into the community. The Coming Home Directory is a resource designed to support individuals by connecting them with essential services and programs in their local area. To access the latest edition of this reentry resource, visit cominghomedirectory.org. Additionally, join the CJI team at the 2025 Boston Medical Center (BMC) "Together for Hope" conference on April 16th and 17th to learn more about the service providers dedicated to fostering community stability and success in the Greater Boston area.
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“Americans across the political spectrum...can find common ground on providing a path to redemption for people who don’t pose a public safety threat.” — Marc Levin, Chief Policy Counsel, Council on Criminal Justice
In a piece for The Hill, the co-leader of our Centering Justice initiative, Marc Levin, outlines why Americans across the ideological spectrum can find common ground on "Clean Slate" laws that automate record sealing. "Americans shouldn’t apologize for wanting a criminal justice system that makes lawbreakers pay a price for their actions, but we all benefit when those who have paid that price and proven themselves law-abiding can contribute to society." https://lnkd.in/gMTQHyk5 Khalil A. Cumberbatch Adam Gelb Andrew Page
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CJI’s latest publication, “Identifying the Drivers of Absconding”, provides a comprehensive picture of the factors driving absconding for those on community supervision. The report highlights key themes and areas of opportunity, offering guidance from the field on strategies to promote policies and practices that make absconding less likely and increase successful outcomes for individuals on community supervision. Read our full report here https://lnkd.in/eKkXhrAb and don't miss your chance to join tomorrow's webinar (https://lnkd.in/e8aGSQz3) at 3:00 PM (EST). #CommunitySupervision #Webinar
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Let Montana Department of Corrections tell you how reducing admissions to #restrictivehousing has improved safety and morale for staff. Staff leading the way in implementation creates empowerment and leadership.
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