They Can't Quit Recidivism: A New Vision for Evaluating Community Safety Work
Second Chance Month
April 2023
Written
Topic:
Evaluation & Sustainability
They Can't Quit Recidivism: A New Vision for Evaluating Community Safety Work
This report from the Center for Justice Innovation (formerly the Center for Court Innovation) shares a new vision for evaluating community safety work.
Community safety is multidimensional. It can include everything from affordable housing and accessible green spaces to well-paying work and strong community connections. But efforts to build this kind of safety are too often evaluated only using data generated by the criminal legal system.