Growing public awareness of backlogs in testing sexual assault evidence kits has prompted states to work toward eliminating their inventories.

Research points to a new understanding about when adolescents become adults, and to new ways of thinking about their treatment in the criminal justice system.

The federal Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention offers grants to states to handle juvenile cases informally, often via community-based services that can reduce reoffending and increase public safety. 

Hot topics in criminal justice legislation for 2025 include Medicaid Section 1115 waivers; prison conditions and reentry opportunities; the behavioral health crisis; immigration; and competency to stand trial. Forecast ’25

In Garland v. VanDerStok, the Supreme Court will consider whether weapon parts kits should be regulated as “firearms” under the Gun Control Act.

A model police training program in Washington state covers ways officers can work together to maintain control in difficult interactions with the public, including assessing the mental stability of a suspect and making efforts to de-escalate...