About Us

CEPP creates this comprehensive resource to share a framework for deliberate, goal- and outcome-based diversionary options—providing a much-needed resource to the field.

CEPP works closely with four states to support and assess the impact of their JRI reforms—providing technical assistance and advice on their performance measurement efforts.

CEPP develops an evidence-based model of probation supervision that bases the length of supervision on the successful completion of risk-reducing interventions rather than fixed probation terms.

CEPP encourages sexual assault prevention coalitions and sex offender management practitioners to coalesce around preventing sexual assault.

In partnership with others, CEPP establishes the NRCJIW to promote evidence-based, gender-responsive, and trauma-informed approaches that address the needs of women involved in the justice system.

CEPP works with nine local policy teams to identify and implement data-driven reforms aimed at reducing spending on jails and probation and reinvesting the savings in the community.

CEPP creates NPRC to promote evidence-based practices and improve outcomes for people on parole. NPRC trains hundreds of stakeholders and creates an expansive library of parole resources.

In partnership with NIC, CEPP establishes EBDM to promote collaborative, research-based decision-making across the justice system. EBDM continues into 2021, providing assistance to 28 jurisdictions.

With a focus on the many people returning to communities from prison each year, CEPP partners with 14 state teams to develop and implement model transition plans to support successful reintegration.

CEPP provides training, technical assistance, and online resources to encourage collaboration within and across justice agencies to support transformative system change.

CEPP assists policymakers in eight local jurisdictions to develop and implement coordinated, purposeful, and cost-effective correctional and pretrial policies to reduce incarceration.

CEPP launches CSOM, the first national clearinghouse and training and technical assistance initiative focused on the effective management of people who have sexually offended. CSOM runs through 2016.

In light of the critical role local sentencing plays in rising incarceration rates, CEPP engages with 49 counties and courts to develop and implement alternatives to jail and standard probation.

In its founding project, CEPP develops a collaborative, policy- and data-driven approach to working with state and local multi-disciplinary teams to reduce rising incarceration numbers.