Corrections and Public Safety
To complement the work of the CSG Justice Center, a regional policy forum on corrections, criminal justice and public safety receives support from The Council of State Governments’ Midwestern Legislative Conference. The forum was established to help leaders collaborate and share ideas on how to improve criminal justice systems and public safety in the 11-state Midwest. The forum is led by two co-chairs: Wisconsin Sen. Jesse James and Ohio Sen. Michele Reynolds.
The CSG Justice Center is a national, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that combines the power of a membership association, serving state officials in all three branches of government, with policy and research expertise to develop strategies that increase public safety and strengthen communities.
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Additionally, CSG Midwest regularly produces research and holds regional events on criminal justice policy and public safety.
This webinar helped state leaders understand how they can prepare for uncertainty and maintain crime-victim services even if federal funding, via the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), drops.
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In this webinar, led by two interstate legislative groups of CSG's Midwestern Legislative Conference, participants explored a mix of school-based strategies and state policies to keep schools and students safe — a paramount concern for today's policy leaders.
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As states face rising health care costs and evolving federal requirements, Medicaid is emerging as a key tool to support successful reentry for people after incarceration. This Aug. 20 webinar detailed new opportunities and policy options, and explored why now is a critical moment for state action.
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During this webinar, participants learned how states can build partnerships with local communities and leaders to provide comprehensive services to adolescents that help lower incidences of violence. They also heard an overview of why these plans are important for states to consider developing, what such strategies could look like, and lessons learned from Midwestern states.
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The laws and policies that impact the legal rights and representation of youths in child welfare systems vary considerably. Participants in this web event learned about these differences, how they impact the lives of young people, and new laws and promising practices in the states.
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