Forecast ‘25: A Look Ahead at Criminal and Civil Justice
Lawmakers will continue efforts to address behavioral health crisis and improve prison oversight and conditions. Work to use Medicaid waivers as a tool to reduce barriers to reentry for justice-involved people is also ongoing.
Learn about the trending policy areas in 2025.
NCSL’s Base Camp Recap: Juvenile Justice
Attendees at NCSL’s Base Camp learned about efforts to keep young people out of the justice system. The federal Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention teams up with states to handle juvenile cases informally, often via community-based services that can reduce reoffending and increase public safety.
Read about the latest juvenile justice policy.
NCSL Elections
NCSL’s Elections team provides a post-election analysis covering shifts in legislative control, split governments and potential new trifectas and the results of the most closely watched ballot measures.
Watch the election recap.
Veterans Justice Commission Report
The Council on Criminal Justice Veterans Justice Commission released a new report and recommendations focused on strengthening resources for veterans during incarceration, reentry and community supervision.
Read the findings and recommendations for incarcerated veterans.
Related: Justice-Involved Veterans: Honoring Service and Advancing Public Safety
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