In order to maximize the use of our Discussion Boards, we’ve identified 10 primary criminal justice system categories which require major changes throughout our nation. Next, we’ve pinned down 7 universal topic areas which have some relation to or impact upon each of these 10 Main Categories.
10 Main Categories:
- Reentry Programs & Services [Reentry Services]
- Community & Restorative Programs
- Social, Racial & Economic Inequalities
- Criminal Justice Legislation & Policy Change
- Police Activities & Change
- Prosecutorial Decisions & Change
- Judicial System & Sentencing Change
- Prison & Jail System Change
- Supervision, Parole & Probation Change
- Juvenile Justice System Change
Universal Topic Areas Across All Categories
To expedite the process of finding and sharing information, tools, resources and information to locate national work groups and campaigns, we’ve standardized our topics into 7 Universal Topic Areas. These topic areas span across every category, allowing you to first select your desired Category before choosing the topic area you want to work within.
7 Universal Topic Areas:
- Credibly Sourced Data and Information Sharing on [Reentry Services]
- Powerful Articles, Videos, and Documentaries Covering [Reentry Services]
- Software, Tools and Websites Designed to Improve [Reentry Services]
- Factors and Forces Hindering Positive Advances in [Reentry Services]
- Member’s General Questions & Answers Around [Reentry Services]
- National & Statewide Working Groups, Councils and Coalitions for [Reentry Services]
- National & Statewide Public Education Campaigns on [Reentry Services]
Special note: Although work groups and campaigns can be at a national, state, or local level in scope, we’ve elected to reserve topic areas #6 and #7 for national and statewide work groups and campaigns only. Local county level work groups may list their organization in our Service Locator and they may post local campaign events within their associated monthly County blog Article: “Upcoming Events”.