The majority of the U.S. prison population is housed in state prisons, which means governors have a unique role to play in shaping state corrections policies and criminal justice reform. To help with their efforts, the National Governors Association (NGA) Center for Best Practices Homeland Security & Public Safety Division released A Governor’s Guide to Criminal Justice, which gives governors and their criminal justice policy advisors the critical information they need to implement effective policies and programs in areas such as institutional corrections, parole and probation, and juvenile justice.
Check out the guide today to learn more about topics including:
- Governors’ roles and responsibilities as they relate to public safety.
- Key components that make up a state’s criminal justice system, as well as the interplay between state, local, and federal functions.
- Budgetary aspects of criminal justice systems.
- Evidence-based practices and their role in achieving policy objectives.
- How data can be used to drive policy, ensure accountability, and improve public safety.
For more information about the NGA Center for Best Practices Homeland Security & Public Safety Division, click here.