Justice Policy

How do we strengthen a justice system that is fairer, more efficient, and more effective?

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With broad cross-disciplinary expertise, the RAND Justice Policy Program addresses public safety and the performance of the civil and criminal justice systems for federal and state agencies, local police departments, and the private sector.

The program addresses key policy issues in the criminal and civil justice systems: effective policing, extremism, access to justice, border security, corrections reform and recidivism, drug policy, the courts, and the role of corporate ethics and accountability.

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  • Policing, law enforcement, and corrections
  • Violence and victimization
  • Substance abuse and drug policy
  • Access to justice, liability, insurance, courts, and governance
  • Injury and disaster compensation
  • Emerging technologies and the justice system

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Our work addresses key policy questions in criminal and civil justice systems.

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We have over 40 years of experience in justice policy research. In addition to the Institute for Civil Justice, Justice Policy research is done across three centers and multiple research streams. Funding comes from public, private, and philanthropic sectors.

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