Reducing Urban Crime and Violence Forum Discusses Alternatives to Incarceration

The University of Chicago Crime Lab and Urban Education Institute co-hosted a panel discussion on criminal justice and education responses to Chicago violence. The first panel just concluded, with the following participants: Moderator: James Warren, Columnist | Chicago News Cooperative The Honora...
February 10, 2012

Cook County Bond Court Overlooks Critical Information

This editorial originally appeared at the Huffington Post.  In less than the time it takes to make an ATM withdrawal, Cook County Bond Court judges make decisions affecting individual liberty and the public safety. This way of transacting justice exacts a dear convenience fee -- defendants' liberty...
February 2, 2012

Links of Interest

What We Read, January 9-13, 2012   Elections: Gapers Block reports on the first and second public hearing over the Ward re-mapping.   Criminal Justice and Criminal Court Reform: Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has called for a study of the bail bond system in Cook County   Imm...
January 13, 2012

Interview with Center for Court Innovation Director, Greg Berman

I recently conducted an interview with Center for Court Innovation Director and co-founder, Greg Berman for the University of Chicago's policy publication, The Chicago Policy Review. You can read the whole interview here. An excerpt is below: Why should we be concerned about effective and effici...
January 11, 2012

Smart Criminal Justice Policies Gain Momentum in Chicago, Cook County

This piece originally appeared at the Huffington Post. County and City officials have taken bold yet prudent steps toward sensible, cost-effective public safety policies. The County has expanded use of electronic monitoring and the City is now considering issuing a fine in lieu of arrest for mariju...
November 3, 2011