New Crime Fighting Proposals in CA – Josh Crawfor Guest on Conway and Larson

by Josh Crawford | Sep 12, 2024

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New Crime Fighting Proposals in CA – Josh Crawfor Guest on Conway and Larson

Leland Conway meets with Josh Crawford to discuss real solutions for combatting crime in California.

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“DOING RIGHT BY KIDS” BOOK EVENT TOMORROW

by Buzz Brockway | Sep 10, 2024

“DOING RIGHT BY KIDS” BOOK EVENT TOMORROW

One of my colleagues Josh Crawford, contributed to a book titled “Doing Right by Kids: Leveraging Social Capital and Innovation to Increase Opportunity.“

The book will be released next week, but tomorrow the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) will host what they’re calling a book event tomorrow.

AEI describes the event:

Material hardship among American children has never been lower. Yet children born to the most disadvantaged parents today are just as likely as they were in the past to become the most disadvantaged adults when they grow up.

In a new edited volume, Doing Right Kids: Leveraging Social Capital and Innovation to Increase Opportunity, leading scholars diagnose problems of unequal opportunity and describe how conservative policy can promote the American Dream by strengthening the relationships of children and adolescents and the institutions they are connected to.

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San Francisco Should Try Punishing Criminals, Not Businesses

by Josh Crawford | Sep 9, 2024

San Francisco Should Try Punishing Criminals, Not Businesses

Josh Crawford, Director of Criminal Justice Initiatives at Georgia Center for Opportunity, recently appeared on Ave Maria in the Afternoon to discuss one of the nation’s most challenging public-safety environments: San Francisco’s Tenderloin District. Crawford shared insights into the newly implemented city ordinance that mandates nightly business closures in the district—a policy that, while well-intentioned, fails to address the root problems of crime and public safety. Instead, the ordinance further hampers economic opportunities for local businesses and residents.

Tune in to hear Crawford’s thoughts on the real solutions needed to bring lasting change to the Tenderloin District and improve both safety and economic opportunity.

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San Francisco Should Try Punishing Criminals, Not Businesses

by Josh Crawford | Sep 8, 2024

San Francisco Should Try Punishing Criminals, Not Businesses

A new city ordinance mandating nightly business closures in the Tenderloin both fails to address the real problem and hampers economic opportunity.

San Francisco’s Tenderloin District is one of the most difficult public-safety environments in the country. Long derided by conservative critics, the concentrated presence of drugs, crime, and homelessness has made the community both unsafe and unappealing.

This led several Tenderloin hotels and residents to file suit in federal court earlier this year, seeking not monetary damages, but attention from local leaders and law enforcement. Now, city officials have given the Tenderloin some policy attention, but rather than punishing criminal behavior, they’re restricting business activity.

Read the full opinion in the National Review.

Josh Crawford Joins the John Butler Show

by Josh Crawford | Aug 23, 2024

Josh Crawford Joins the John Butler Show

In this engaging interview, Josh Crawford, a respected criminal justice specialist, shares his insights on pressing issues related to public safety, crime trends, and effective law enforcement strategies. Hosted by John Butler, the conversation delves into the challenges of rising crime rates across urban centers, the impact of recent policies, and the role of federal and local governments in curbing violence.

Crawford discusses the importance of adequately funding law enforcement, the consequences of defunding initiatives, and the necessity of focusing on high-risk offenders. He also touches on the implications of immigration on crime and how policy changes at the local and state levels have influenced public safety. Offering a balanced perspective, Crawford highlights the need for targeted interventions prioritizing best practices over feel-good solutions.

Whether you’re concerned about crime in your community or interested in the broader implications of criminal justice policies, this interview provides a thought-provoking analysis of the issues at hand.

Josh Crawford on the John Butler Show

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Report: Safety-net programs discourage career advancement

by Georgia Center for Opportunity | Aug 21, 2024

Report: Safety-net programs discourage career advancement

While safety-net programs such as Medicaid and food stamps support those in need, they “discourage career advancement,” according to new research from the Georgia Center for Opportunity.

The group’s “Workforce Engagement: A Missing Link in Understanding Income Inequality” examines the drivers behind perceived “income inequality” and offers what the group described as “actionable policy solutions.”

The group also suggested offering work incentives for part-time workers to help them move into full-time roles and increase access to vocational training and educational resources.

“The number of hours worked plays a crucial role in driving upward mobility for households in the bottom quintile,” Jason Gaby, a research fellow at GCO and author of the report, said in a release. “By increasing their working hours and transitioning to full-time employment, these individuals can significantly improve their financial standing,” Gaby added. “We can create an environment where more people can achieve financial stability and independence.”

Read the full article here