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In 2011, the U.S. Justice Department sued then Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio...
Tips for Talking about the President’s Pardon of Ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio

The past few months have seen an increased volume of rhetoric that manufactures...
Rise Above: Countering Fear-Based Messaging

Two recent studies have alleged that Ban the Box policies hurt young men...
Expanding Opportunity for Everyone

Protect Community Safety by Rejecting Enhanced Penalties1 We all want safe communities and...
Tips for Talking About Law Enforcement Enhanced Penalty Laws

Recent executive orders pose grave threats to our communities and our values. As...
Messaging for Current Conversations

Now, more than ever, our criminal justice system must keep all communities...
Ten Lessons for Talking About Criminal Justice Issues

[caption id="attachment_2717" align="aligncenter" width="703"] Artwork by Alixa García[/caption] Our criminal justice system...
Transforming the System

Introduction Since our last meta-analysis of public opinion research on attitudes towards criminal...
A New Sensibility

The U.S.-‐Mexico border and the communities surrounding it represent many things: billions of...
Talking About Policing Issues: Border Communities

A central goal of any community is the safety and security of its...