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California Initiatives
In partnership with California state leaders, the CSG Justice Center is working on several key criminal justice initiatives to increase public safety, including Stepping Up and Improving Outcomes for Youth.
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The Improving Outcomes for Youth ("IOYouth") initiative works with state and local…
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September 25, 2025
8 states gathered to discuss workforce solutions for formerly incarcerated people.
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August 20, 2025
19 states were recently granted permission by CMS to reimburse critical reentry…
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August 14, 2025
While corrections agencies across the country collect vast amounts of…
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August 8, 2025
On June 26, the CSG Justice Center convened state leaders in workforce…
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May 5, 2025
The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center has launched the Collaborating…
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