Kentucky’s latest criminal justice reform improves fairness, accountability, and safety through better data practices
House Bill 136, crafted with research and expertise from the Georgia Center for Opportunity, empowers Kentucky lawmakers with data to make fairer decisions and build a better criminal justice system.
2024 election results confirm public safety is a priority for Americans
In state and local elections, voters across the political spectrum chose candidates who shared their priority for greater public safety and order.
Poverty and Crime in America: What Can Happen in a Neighborhood When Violent Crime Goes Up
Research has found that violent crime negatively affects property values, employment, and outcomes for children. Good public safety policies are a prerequisite for fostering community environments where opportunities for upward mobility and a better life can flourish.
Atlanta has $29.8 million in public safety funding for 2025. Here’s why it matters.
Atlanta’s City Council has adopted its budget for 2025, and it has devoted public safety funding to a few best practices that are good news for crime-weary residents.
Why Seattle’s Murder Rate Has Surged Against National Decline
A new report shows Seattle's murder rate increased 13% in 2022, defying the national murder decline. See how state and city policy choices are playing a role.