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Pelican Institute Analyzes Crime Data
This year, disturbing reports of increased crime have dominated the news, both in Louisiana and nationally.
Crime is a serious issue that demands thoughtful solutions to deter criminal behavior and promote public safety. They should be guided by data and evidence, not anecdotes. That’s why the Pelican Institute, in partnership with Smart on Crime, set out to review and better understand the underlying data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Uniform Crime Report and Bureau of Justice Statistics.
Comparing Louisiana’s crime data with other states paints a complete picture of the scale of the problem and its potential causes. Read the full report here. (LINK TO PDF)
Louisiana’s Justice Reinvestment Reforms First Annual Performance Report
Presented to the Louisiana Legislature, June 2019. Read the report here.
Common Criminal Justice Reform Myths Debunked
This is your one-stop shop for all of your criminal justice reform questions. We address common concerns with hard facts, data, and projections based on other state’s experience. Read Our Fact Sheet.
Q&A From the Frontlines of Georgia’s Criminal Justice Reform with Eric Cochling of the Georgia Center for Opportunity
Louisiana follows other deeply conservative southern states that have seen major success with criminal justice reforms. We caught up with Eric Cochling of Georgia Center for Opportunity to get a better understanding for what improvements Louisiana can expect in the coming years. What Louisiana Can Learn from Georgia’s Reform Experience