This article discusses the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy as a mechanism to reduce recidivism in juvenile and adult offenders. Specifically, it discusses research of various approaches to intervention and their effectiveness in reducing criminal behavior. Read more...

This report is based on a 2010 summit of the nation's leading corrections and criminal justice experts, researchers and practitioners. It was convened by the Council of State Governments Justice Center in partnership with the Public Safety Performance Project of The Pew Center on the States; the Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice; and the Public Welfare Foundation. The report highlights such innovation and research, focusing on four fundamental strategies for developing cost-effective corrections policies that can reduce recidivism. Read more...

1 in 31 examines the scale and cost of prison, jail, probation and parole in each of the 50 states, and provides a blueprint for states to cut both crime and spending by reallocating prison expenses to fund stronger supervision of the large number of offenders in the community. Read more...