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- Issue Brief
- Public Safety Performance Project
Public Attitudes on the Juvenile Justice System in Georgia
This January 2013 issue brief contains information on a survey on public attitudes on the juvenile justice system in Georgia. more
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December 4, 2012
State Legislators on Sentencing and Corrections Reforms
Six state legislative leaders reflect on how they successfully enacted comprehensive sentencing and corrections reforms using a bipartisan, interbranch working group and focusing on data and research to craft policies that met their unique challenges. more
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August 31, 2012
Public Safety Performance Project: Frequently Asked Questions
To learn more about the Public Safety Performance Project, read our 2012 FAQ.
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July 11, 2012
2012 Georgia Public Safety Reform
In May 2012, Georgia's General Assembly unanimously passed legislation, House Bill 1176, enacting a comprehensive package of sentencing and corrections reforms that will save taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars over the next five years while improving public safety.
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- Data Visualizations
- Public Safety Performance Project
The High Cost of Corrections in America
Despite the massive increase in the size and cost of America's correctional system, the national recidivism rate remains stubbornly high. more
