Open Menu Areas of Focus The Center for Court Innovation tackles a variety of problems, using rigorous, collaborative planning and an emphasis on data to achieve tangible results. RETHINKING INCARCERATION ENGAGING COMMUNITIES AIDING SURVIVORS PREVENTING CRIME IMPROVING DECISION-MAKING ADVANCING FAIRNESS STRENGTHENING FAMILIES Rethinking Incarceration Diversion We seek to provide meaningful off-ramps at various stages of the criminal justice process in order to achieve better outcomes for arrestees. Problem-Solving Justice Problem-solving justice seeks to go beyond processing cases to solve the problems that bring people to court. Bail Reform We design and implement bail reform strategies to reduce the use of jail and increase the fairness of the justice system. Treatment Courts By using a combination of community-based treatment and rigorous monitoring, treatment courts reduce recidivism and the use of incarceration. Engaging Communities Community Justice We are committed to engaging communities and harnessing the power of the justice system to address local problems and improve public safety. Arts and Justice Art can help build stronger, safer communities and serve as a bridge to employment, education, and therapeutic opportunities. Youth Initiatives We invest in young people as leaders within their communities and beyond and support them to reach their self-defined goals. Restorative Justice Restorative justice focuses on repairing harm and restoring relationships. Aiding Survivors Domestic Violence We help courts and communities respond creatively and effectively to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence. Human Trafficking The Center for Court Innovation helps to plan and create off-ramps for justice-involved victims of human trafficking. Supporting Child Victims We help justice systems support children who have experienced violence and victimization. Justice-Involved Women Women and gender non-conforming people experience disproportionate levels of crime, greater rates of trauma, and have unique needs often unmet by the justice system. Reducing Trauma Studies show that many defendants, victims, and witnesses have histories of trauma; striving to reduce that trauma is central to our work. Preventing Crime Placemaking We believe in working with communities to reimagine public spaces, promoting positive activities and increasing safety. Reducing Violence We seek to prevent disorder and violence by working directly in and with the communities that are most affected by crime. Improving Decision-making Risk Assessment We seek to apply data science to the field of criminal justice, working with jurisdictions to improve their use of risk assessments, while promoting the ideals of transparency and fairness. Evidence-Based Practices At the Center for Court Innovation, we are committed to bridging the worlds of research and practice and spreading programs that have been determined to be effective. Learning from Failure We encourage honest self-reflection and thoughtful risk-taking among criminal justice agencies, beginning with ourselves. Technology We are committed to harnessing the power of technology and data science to improve the work of criminal justice reform. Advancing Fairness Access to Justice We work to improve access to justice, with a particular focus on ensuring that low-income individuals have the tools they need to solve problems. Procedural Justice Procedural justice seeks to ensure that the justice system treats everybody with dignity and respect. Tribal Justice The Center for Court Innovation’s Tribal Justice Exchange works with tribal communities across the United States to enhance their justice systems in ways that support tribal sovereignty. Addressing Racial Disparities We seek to document and address racial disparities in the justice system. Strengthening Families Parent Support We have developed a range of programs to improve how the justice system works with parents and children. Workforce Development Improving the employment prospects of people who have had contact with the justice system can reduce recidivism and strengthen communities. Reentry Helping people released from jail or prison transition back into their communities and avoid future contact with the criminal justice system is crucial to building safer neighborhoods. Research. Development. Justice. Reform. Footer menu Contact Expert Assistance Research Accessibility Statement This website is funded in whole or in part through a grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. 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