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Lucy Loveless-Wingfield reposted thisSo proud of our terrific team for producing timely, reliable, no-spin crime data all these years. 💪 Ernesto Lopez Stephanie C. Kennedy, PhD Bobby Boxerman, Ph.D. Adam Gelb Erik Opsal Brian Edsall, MPALucy Loveless-Wingfield reposted thisOUT TODAY: A new CCJ report finds that crime rates in large American cities continued to fall in the first half of 2026, with homicides down 18% from the same period in 2025. That’s down 51% from the recent peak at mid-year 2022, and it puts the national homicide rate on track for another historic low, building on the record low CCJ projected for full-year 2025. Explore the full analysis of crime trends in 36 U.S. cities from co-authors Ernesto Lopez and Bobby Boxerman, Ph.D.: https://lnkd.in/e2jaCuN2 Key findings: ➡️ Reported levels of 9 of 13 offenses were lower in the first half of 2026 than in the first half of 2025. Carjacking saw the largest drop (-47%) and drug offenses saw the largest rise (+12%). Domestic violence rose 8%. ➡️ Only shoplifting (+5%) remained elevated compared to levels in the first half of 2019. ➡️ Four offenses have dropped by 50% or more from their peaks homicide (-51% vs. 2022), carjacking (-73% vs. 2023), residential burglary (-56% vs. 2018), and motor vehicle theft (-51% vs. 2023). ➡️ Lethality—the share of serious violent crime that is fatal—fell 23% from the first half of 2025 among cities with sufficient data. The report said there is no single or easy explanation for the trends. Researchers and practitioners have pointed to a range of possible influences, including changes in criminal justice operations and strategies, technological advances, and broad shifts in society and culture: https://lnkd.in/g-ycjdbM
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Lucy Loveless-Wingfield reposted thisHow are prisons approaching rehabilitation for incarcerated women? CCJ convened correctional leaders from 17 states to explore how they're tailoring programming to women's distinct needs and the barriers to delivering and evaluating that support. ➡️ Read the report: https://lnkd.in/etc5E75c Across the discussions, leaders described rehabilitation as more than compliance, program completion, or recidivism alone. They framed it as a set of practices and conditions that help women stabilize, address trauma, regulate emotions, strengthen family and peer relationships, prepare for reentry, and live in prison environments that support safety and dignity. The focus groups also discussed persistent barriers that limit progress, including uneven program access, staffing constraints, assessment limitations, geographic distance from families and providers, and limited data on what works. ➡️ The report, prepared for the CCJ Women's Justice Commission, supports the Commission's efforts to document and raise awareness of the unique challenges facing women in the justice system and build consensus for evidence-based reforms that enhance safety, health, and justice. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gnWt7jshLucy Loveless-Wingfield reposted this“We’re asking them to change everything while they’re still in survival mode.” That’s what a correctional leader told me about programming for women in their state. We tend to think of - and measure - rehabilitation in prison in terms of programs: enroll, participate, complete. But the leaders we spoke with described many women arriving at their facilities as emotionally raw, physically unwell, and caught somewhere between terror and hopelessness. Before a woman can begin untangling years of violence, substance use as a way to cope, instability, poverty, fear, and self-protection, she may first need to feel safe enough to stop bracing for the next harm. That requires difficult personal work. But, as the leaders acknowledged, it also requires a prison culture and environment that make the work possible. Even when leaders knew what women needed, staff shortages and uneven access made programs difficult to deliver consistently. And weak evaluation left them with limited information about whether those programs were actually helping. So while I went into these focus groups wondering what programs prisons offered women, I left with a different question: What conditions make healing possible? Learn more in our new report: https://lnkd.in/eTXjGz5R Many thanks to my co-author Liza Bayless and the incredible Council on Criminal Justice Women's Justice Commission team: Stephanie Akhter, Abby Walsh, Erik Opsal, Jenifer Warren, and Brian Edsall, MPA #incarceratedwomen #prisonprogramming #prisonprograms #cjreform #criminaljustice #justiceinvolvedwomen
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Lucy Loveless-Wingfield reposted thisLucy Loveless-Wingfield reposted thisWhat are the costs, benefits, and public safety tradeoffs of women’s incarceration? New research for the Council on Criminal Justice Women’s Justice Commission projects that the number of women under correctional control will rise to 1.1 million by 2035, with annual costs increasing by about 34%, or roughly $8 billion. A second analysis finds that reducing women’s time served in prison by half would produce substantial savings, with only a modest increase in annual arrests—most for nonviolent crimes. Join a panel of experts on July 14 from 12-1 p.m. ET, including Elias Diggins, Victoria Kuhn, and John Roman for a discussion moderated by CCJ Policy Director Stephanie C. Kennedy, PhD about what the data suggest, what risk remains, and how states can weigh safety, accountability, and cost. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gQNn8SYC
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Lucy Loveless-Wingfield shared thisWhen I joined the Council on Criminal Justice a few years ago, I brought with me a lot of questions about what I felt was a broken system, questions shaped by my own recent experiences, and those of my friends and my community in Memphis. I was driven by a belief that if we truly wanted to enact some kind of meaningful change, it would need to start with understanding what's actually wrong in the first place. We can't solve problems we haven't accurately defined. That's what excites me so much about these two new reports from the Women's Justice Commission: they lead with information and evidence. Women in the justice system are, on average, a relatively low-risk population. And when a woman enters the system, there are profound ripple effects and consequences that extend far beyond her (think: children in foster care, families losing caregivers, wage earners, and stabilizing forces, communities lose people they depend on, silent labor goes undone). And taxpayers shoulder enormous costs—it costs much more to imprison a woman than a man. Meaningful policy change CAN HAPPEN if we ask better questions and following the evidence. If we want safer communities, stronger families, and more responsible use of taxpayer dollars, our decisions should be grounded in data, so I'm incredibly proud of our Women's Justice Commission team and grateful to everyone who contributed to this work. #WomensJustice #CriminalJustice #PublicSafetyLucy Loveless-Wingfield shared thisToday, the Council on Criminal Justice released two new reports, prepared for our Women's Justice Commission, pointing to a central tension in crime control and prevention policy: States are spending substantially more per person to imprison women, even though women generally pose lower public safety risks than men and their incarceration often creates additional costs for children, families, and communities. ➡️ The first report projects that the number of women under correctional control is estimated to rise to 1.1 million by 2035, with total annual costs increasing by about 34%, or roughly $8 billion. The analysis also finds that it costs an estimated 25% to 75% more to imprison a woman than a man—a difference driven by smaller facilities, staffing and classification challenges, and higher healthcare needs. https://lnkd.in/eKypGcdK ➡️ The second report examines one way jurisdictions could reduce those anticipated costs: shortening the amount of time women spend in prison. Using data from Illinois and North Carolina, the analysis finds that reducing women’s time served in prison by 50% would save each state $60 million or more per year—while producing a modest increase in arrests (about 100 per year in each state), 90% of which would likely be for nonviolent crimes. https://lnkd.in/eXhN7S8W The Women’s Justice Commission is a multi-year research, policy, and communications initiative that documents and raises awareness of the unique challenges facing women in the justice system and builds consensus for evidence-based reforms that enhance safety, health, and justice. Learn more about the Commission here: https://lnkd.in/gnWt7jsh Thank you to CCJ Policy Director Stephanie C. Kennedy, PhD as well as John Roman and Avinash Bhati for their work on these reports. Loretta Lynch, Courtney Bryan, Norma Cumpian, Nancy Gertner, Leticia Longoria-Navarro, Chris Mathias, Anne Precythe, Emily J. Salisbury, Ph.D., Dr. Topeka K. Sam, Jillian Snider, Carolyn Sufrin, Tori Verber Salazar, Whitney Westerfield, Pamela Winn, Stephanie Akhter, Alyssa Benedict, MPH, Deanne Benos, Janaé Bonsu-Love, PhD, Marium Durrani, Erica King, Anadora Moss, Liza BaylessThe Rising Cost of Women’s Justice System InvolvementThe Rising Cost of Women’s Justice System Involvement
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Lucy Loveless-Wingfield reposted thisLucy Loveless-Wingfield reposted thisThis Mother’s Day, we recognize the women and mothers impacted by the justice system. Women are the fastest-growing incarcerated population in the U.S. — and many are mothers. A perspective from CCJ member Jillian Snider explores the needs of this group: https://lnkd.in/gXTXpKMS
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Lucy Loveless-Wingfield reposted thisLucy Loveless-Wingfield reposted thisWhen women thrive, families and communities are stronger, and our entire society benefits. Grantees in our Criminal Justice portfolio—many led by women with lived experience of the criminal justice system—help women impacted by the system access the support necessary for health, stability and opportunity. From improving prenatal and maternal care in prison to providing reentry support and shaping policies to reduce recidivism, they help women stay connected to their families and participate fully in their communities. This #InternationalWomensDay, explore four grantees advancing justice for all women, including those within prison walls. The National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls, RestoreHER, Council on Criminal JusticeFour Grantees Improving Outcomes for Women in the Criminal Justice SystemsFour Grantees Improving Outcomes for Women in the Criminal Justice Systems
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Lucy Loveless-Wingfield reposted thisWhen we say “people” in criminal justice, we mean men. Men make up roughly 90% of the system. So our data, research designs, and policy assumptions are built around them. And then we call the result "gender-neutral." For decades, when I’ve raised questions about women in the system, the resistance usually comes in two forms: “Why aren’t we talking about men?” or “Women are such a small share - we can't make a difference by focusing on them.” Both miss the point. A smaller share of the system does not mean a smaller impact. Especially for children and families. We don’t actually know: - Whether women are over- or under-represented in diversion and deflection programs (I would guess over-represented based on charges, but it's unclear). - Whether those programs work better, worse, or the same for women as men. - How often women enter through mandatory domestic violence arrests (where everyone on scene may be arrested and sorted out later). - Whether women appear for court at the same rates as men (again, I would guess they probably do, but who knows?). - Whether women access mitigating factors in sentencing at the same rates as men. We are making billion-dollar policy decisions with glaring data gaps - and pretending the absence of evidence is neutrality. It isn’t. The Council on Criminal Justice Women’s Justice Commission just released a research agenda calling for targeted investment in high-quality data and rigorous research to close these gaps. If we care about public safety, family stability, and long-term community well-being, we have to stop guessing - and start measuring. Take a look: https://lnkd.in/gXxh7jsG Grateful to the brilliant team who built this: Cameryn Farrow Stephanie Akhter Liza Bayless Abby Walsh #womensjustice #justiceinvolvedwomen #criminaljusticereform #cjreform #datamatters #representaionmatters #researchagendaLucy Loveless-Wingfield reposted thisThe CCJ Women’s Justice Commission released a research agenda, calling for targeted investment in high-quality data and research to fill major gaps in knowledge and better inform policies that improve outcomes for women, families, and communities. Check out the agenda at: https://lnkd.in/gXxh7jsG Loretta Lynch, Courtney Bryan, Norma Cumpian, Nancy Gertner, Leticia Longoria-Navarro, Chris Mathias, Anne Precythe, Emily J. Salisbury, Ph.D., Dr. Topeka K. Sam, Jillian Snider, Carolyn Sufrin, Tori Verber Salazar, Whitney Westerfield, Pamela Winn, Stephanie Akhter, Alyssa Benedict, MPH, Deanne Benos, Janaé Bonsu-Love, PhD, Marium Durrani, Erica King, Anadora MossAdvancing Women’s Justice: What We Should Know, But Don’tAdvancing Women’s Justice: What We Should Know, But Don’t
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Lucy Loveless-Wingfield reposted thisLucy Loveless-Wingfield reposted thisThe CCJ Women’s Justice Commission released a research agenda, calling for targeted investment in high-quality data and research to fill major gaps in knowledge and better inform policies that improve outcomes for women, families, and communities. Check out the agenda at: https://lnkd.in/gXxh7jsG Loretta Lynch, Courtney Bryan, Norma Cumpian, Nancy Gertner, Leticia Longoria-Navarro, Chris Mathias, Anne Precythe, Emily J. Salisbury, Ph.D., Dr. Topeka K. Sam, Jillian Snider, Carolyn Sufrin, Tori Verber Salazar, Whitney Westerfield, Pamela Winn, Stephanie Akhter, Alyssa Benedict, MPH, Deanne Benos, Janaé Bonsu-Love, PhD, Marium Durrani, Erica King, Anadora MossAdvancing Women’s Justice: What We Should Know, But Don’tAdvancing Women’s Justice: What We Should Know, But Don’t
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Lucy Loveless-Wingfield reposted thisAdam Gelb, CEO of the Council on Criminal Justice, has written an absolutely fantastic editorial about the historic decline in serious crime we’re seeing right now. He underscores that the drop in homicide and other major offenses is occurring across places with very different politics and crime‑reduction strategies. He highlights research on a wide range of possible drivers, including the possibility that part of the decline may reflect young people spending more time alone on social media — with all those potential costs to their mental health. Most importantly, he stresses that if we want to sustain this momentum and understand it, the single most important thing we can do is invest in much more high‑quality, independent research. Definitely worth the read!Lucy Loveless-Wingfield reposted thisCrime does not move in tidy partisan lines. When fatal violence falls this dramatically, there is real danger in reducing a complex social shift to a straightforward political victory. Oversimplifying what is happening risks misunderstanding the very forces that could sustain it. Thanks to USA TODAY Co., Inc. for publishing my thoughts on the historic decline in homicide. https://lnkd.in/ep4H2NFUTrump claims credit for murder drop. It's not that simple. | OpinionTrump claims credit for murder drop. It's not that simple. | Opinion
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Lucy Loveless-Wingfield liked thisLucy Loveless-Wingfield liked thisGot tired of taking an Amtrak (almost) every week from D.C. ➡️ NYC. So, I transferred to Columbia University. My time at The George Washington University has been nothing short of transformative. 🏛️ I made lifelong partnerships with the nation’s policy leaders while interning at Capitol Hill and cultivated lifelong friendships frolicking along Foggy Bottom and beyond. I took classes at The George Washington University- Milken Institute School of Public Health that refined my approach to building Beauty Beyond Bars. And still, I found myself constantly in between cities - especially NYC, where Beauty Beyond Bars is soon opening a beauty salon program at Rikers Island, and where our partners in media and entertainment all reside. As an in-person person (aren’t we all?), I knew I had to move to be in the city where it’s happening: NYC.🍎 D.C. will always have a special place in my heart. It’s where I built Beauty Beyond Bars from the ground-up, and developed a comprehensive understanding of our nation’s politics by being in the room where it happens (I was a Hamilton kid, of course). 🕺 Most importantly, it’s where I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and knowing some of the coolest people ever AKA my friends, mentors, professors, and collaborators. It’s not an easy transition moving to NYC, but I’ve never been one for taking the easy path… To challenges, to growth. See you soon, NYC!
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Lucy Loveless-Wingfield reacted on thisI am deeply honored and profoundly grateful to have been elected as a member of the Council on Criminal Justice. My sincere appreciation goes to the Council and its distinguished membership for this extraordinary opportunity to contribute to one of the nation's leading forums dedicated to advancing thoughtful, evidence-based criminal justice policy. I accept this honor with humility and with a deep appreciation for the responsibility that accompanies it. Throughout my career, I have been guided by the belief that the most enduring public safety solutions emerge at the intersection of research, practice, innovation, and community trust. As both a practitioner and scholar, I have witnessed the transformative impact of collaborative leadership that bridges disciplines, challenges conventional thinking, and remains steadfast in its commitment to justice, equity, and public safety. It is a blessing to join a body of nationally respected leaders whose collective expertise shapes practice, and advances meaningful dialogue on some of the most complex issues facing our justice system. I look forward to contributing, while engaging in rigorous, solution-oriented discussions that strengthen institutions and improve outcomes for the communities we serve. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💙Lucy Loveless-Wingfield reacted on thisWe are pleased to congratulate NOBLE - National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives president Renee' Hall on her election as a CCJ member. Welcome!
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Lucy Loveless-Wingfield reacted on thisI joined Ballmer Group almost exactly ten years ago because I was inspired by Connie and Steve Ballmer’s vision to create more opportunity for children, youth, and families in Los Angeles. Over the last decade, we have supported incredible, life-changing work; collaborated with organizations serving hundreds of thousands of children, youth, and families; and built strong partnerships with local school, nonprofit, government, and community leaders. I’m grateful for the colleagues, peer funders, grantees, and friends who've been with us along the way, and for the families and communities who have directly informed our work. I’m also proud of the team that we have built here, who both reflect and are deeply committed to our home region of L.A. As I step into my new role as CEO of MoveUp LA, and as my team transitions into being a new independent philanthropy, we’re energized by the opportunity to serve the community we live in, and by the knowledge that we’ll be here for many years to come. I deeply appreciate the trust that Connie and Steve have placed in me and the MoveUp LA team—and the commitment they are demonstrating to Los Angeles. Learn more about the MoveUp philanthropies:Lucy Loveless-Wingfield reacted on thisWe have exciting news: after nearly 10 years of meaningful local impact, Ballmer Group is creating permanent, independent philanthropies in Southeast Michigan, Los Angeles County, and Washington State. MoveUp Southeast Michigan, MoveUp LA, and MoveUp Washington will continue our efforts to improve economic mobility in these regions for generations, advancing locally led, locally informed solutions that increase opportunities for kids and families. Learn more about what this announcement means for our grantmaking and stay tuned for more updates! https://lnkd.in/gjFxZ9fF Terri Ludwig| Kylee Mitchell Wells | Nina Revoyr | Andi SmithBallmer Group to Establish Independent Philanthropies in Southeast Michigan, Los Angeles, and Washington StateBallmer Group to Establish Independent Philanthropies in Southeast Michigan, Los Angeles, and Washington State
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Lucy Loveless-Wingfield liked thisLucy Loveless-Wingfield liked thisAt 10:00am today, a bill that the Bobbie Breasties co-created and inspired was introduced. This didn't happen over night. This was on the back of years of advocacy. And most of the time advocacy happens behind closed doors. Lots of meetings and planning that never gets seen or spoken about by a wider group, let alone the public. Decisions on design, navigating partnerships, language, priorities. But every once in a while you get to show it, out loud and in public. And that was yesterday. With our voices raised, our backs held high, and our purpose aligned, we did it big. We took the stories of the Bobbie Breasties. And 700 other stories collected from across the country. 9 lived experiences in the room. 10,000+ letters sent to Congress in 48 hours. Non-profit and private sectors. Moms and one incredible dad. Bi-partisan lawmakers. And Connie's bill, named after one of our first Bobbie Breasties who passed away last year due to breast cancer. And Connie’s legacy. I'm so so honored to do this work in lockstep with The Breasties. We co-lead this. Now, we are one stop closer to the public sector joining us in this effort. Below, a picture of Allie Brudner Brumel, co-founder of the Breasties and I right after finding out the bill officially had bipartisan support and would be introduced within the next 24 hours. Just two moms trying to make something better for a whole lot of families.
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New York City Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's 2018 Woman of the Year. Raised $151,952.05 in 10 weeks funding cancer research at MSK and Vanderbilt University.
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