Marc A. Levin
@marclevin.bsky.social
Chief Policy Counsel, Council on Criminal Justice. Advancing public safety, individual liberty, and equal justice for all.
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From arrest to sentencing, the criminal legal system fails to account for women’s unique circumstances — and it’s hurting families. @Stateline.org covers a new @CouncilonCJ.org report calling for fairer detention decisions & trauma-informed responses. Dig in: buff.ly/7hoUF1J
New report urges more individualized justice system responses for women • Stateline
A new report from the nonpartisan think tank Council on Criminal Justice warns that policies and practices across the nation’s criminal justice systems are failing to address the distinct factors…
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November 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
From arrest to sentencing, the criminal legal system fails to account for women’s unique circumstances — and it’s hurting families. @Stateline.org covers a new @CouncilonCJ.org report calling for fairer detention decisions & trauma-informed responses. Dig in: buff.ly/7hoUF1J
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Congratulations to CCJ member Charis Kubrin on receiving the Stockholm Prize in Criminology. A well-deserved recognition of her influential, evidence-based research on immigration and crime and its impact on policy and public understanding.
Professor wins criminology’s equivalent of the Nobel Prize | School of Social Ecology
Charis Kubrin honored with prestigious Stockholm Prize for groundbreaking immigration research
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November 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Congratulations to CCJ member Charis Kubrin on receiving the Stockholm Prize in Criminology. A well-deserved recognition of her influential, evidence-based research on immigration and crime and its impact on policy and public understanding.
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Several CCJ team members recently presented research at the @amersoccriminology.bsky.social Conference in Washington, DC on work from the Women’s Justice Commission, Veterans Justice Commission, crime trends, and racial disparities project. Learn more about this work at: counciloncj.org/work/
November 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Several CCJ team members recently presented research at the @amersoccriminology.bsky.social Conference in Washington, DC on work from the Women’s Justice Commission, Veterans Justice Commission, crime trends, and racial disparities project. Learn more about this work at: counciloncj.org/work/
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CCJ has more than 300 members from across the criminal justice field, and UpClose is a monthly video series featuring our members: counciloncj.org/upclose/
UpClose - Council on Criminal Justice
Our UpClose series invites members to participate in a short conversation about highlights of their work, meaningful experiences related to criminal justice,
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November 19, 2025 at 4:42 PM
CCJ has more than 300 members from across the criminal justice field, and UpClose is a monthly video series featuring our members: counciloncj.org/upclose/
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The Commission's latest report details four recommendations to stem the flow of women into the criminal justice system and improve success rates for women and their families: reports.counciloncj.org/wjc-report/
Welcome - WJC Report
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November 20, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The Commission's latest report details four recommendations to stem the flow of women into the criminal justice system and improve success rates for women and their families: reports.counciloncj.org/wjc-report/
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CCJ Women’s Justice Commission Senior Adviser and First Lady of Oklahoma Sarah Stitt reminds us that advancing public safety requires both accountability and an understanding of the factors that influence behavior.
November 20, 2025 at 5:52 PM
CCJ Women’s Justice Commission Senior Adviser and First Lady of Oklahoma Sarah Stitt reminds us that advancing public safety requires both accountability and an understanding of the factors that influence behavior.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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We’re pleased to share the latest UpClose featuring Heather Rice-Minus, President and CEO of Prison Fellowship. Heather highlights the dignity of all people in the justice system and the importance of pairing accountability with restoration. Watch the conversation: youtu.be/ZuuU0nMJYrw
UpClose With Heather Rice-Minus
YouTube video by Council on Criminal Justice
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November 19, 2025 at 4:42 PM
We’re pleased to share the latest UpClose featuring Heather Rice-Minus, President and CEO of Prison Fellowship. Heather highlights the dignity of all people in the justice system and the importance of pairing accountability with restoration. Watch the conversation: youtu.be/ZuuU0nMJYrw
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November 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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In the The Hill today, my @counciloncj.org colleague Khalil Cumberbatch and I examine the significant and often overlooked evidence linking SNAP payments, including their pacing, with property crime reductions.
thehill.com/opinion/fina...
thehill.com/opinion/fina...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
In the The Hill today, my @counciloncj.org colleague Khalil Cumberbatch and I examine the significant and often overlooked evidence linking SNAP payments, including their pacing, with property crime reductions.
thehill.com/opinion/fina...
thehill.com/opinion/fina...
My new piece in Law & Liberty makes the case for a research-driven approach to youth crime prevention, one that preserves liberty while building safer, more cohesive communities. I explain why here there is a surprising amount of overlap across the political spectrum.
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Drawing Delinquency Down – Marc A. Levin
The right's divergent factions could find common ground in a fresh effort to redirect young offenders.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:40 PM
My new piece in Law & Liberty makes the case for a research-driven approach to youth crime prevention, one that preserves liberty while building safer, more cohesive communities. I explain why here there is a surprising amount of overlap across the political spectrum.
lawliberty.org/drawing-deli...
lawliberty.org/drawing-deli...
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RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT: On our Research-Practice Partnerships Resource Hub, we’ve gathered guiding tips, work samples, and resources from successful partnerships that can help you on your way. Check out the microsite: https://rpp.wtgrantfoundation.org/
Research-Practice Partnerships | William T. Grant Foundation
Whether you are looking to form, grow, or support an RPP, you need to know where to start and what to expect. We’ve gathered guiding tips, work samples, and resources from successful partnerships that...
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November 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT: On our Research-Practice Partnerships Resource Hub, we’ve gathered guiding tips, work samples, and resources from successful partnerships that can help you on your way. Check out the microsite: https://rpp.wtgrantfoundation.org/
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wow. WOW.
Breaking: Marion County agrees to pay out $3M for newspaper raid, express regret kansasreflector.com/2025/11/11/m...
Marion County agrees to pay out $3M for newspaper raid, express regret • Kansas Reflector
A handful of county-level officials who were involved in a small-town Kansas newspaper raid in 2023 will pay a cumulative $3 million to three journalists and a city councilor.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
wow. WOW.
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The CCJ Veterans Justice Commission developed a model policy framework to expand diversion opportunities for veterans coping with service-related trauma. Learn more at: https://counciloncj.foleon.com/veterans-commission/vjc-reports/model-policy-framework
November 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The CCJ Veterans Justice Commission developed a model policy framework to expand diversion opportunities for veterans coping with service-related trauma. Learn more at: https://counciloncj.foleon.com/veterans-commission/vjc-reports/model-policy-framework
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CCJ member Hector Matascastillo served 18 years in the Army and 13 tours in Iraq. His toughest fight came at home—an armed standoff during a PTSD flashback. A judge chose treatment over prison. Today, Hector’s a therapist helping others heal.
November 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
CCJ member Hector Matascastillo served 18 years in the Army and 13 tours in Iraq. His toughest fight came at home—an armed standoff during a PTSD flashback. A judge chose treatment over prison. Today, Hector’s a therapist helping others heal.
In the The Hill today, my @counciloncj.org colleague Khalil Cumberbatch and I examine the significant and often overlooked evidence linking SNAP payments, including their pacing, with property crime reductions.
thehill.com/opinion/fina...
thehill.com/opinion/fina...
thehill.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
In the The Hill today, my @counciloncj.org colleague Khalil Cumberbatch and I examine the significant and often overlooked evidence linking SNAP payments, including their pacing, with property crime reductions.
thehill.com/opinion/fina...
thehill.com/opinion/fina...
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We honor veterans’ service, but too often overlook them when their invisible wounds lead to the justice system. In @starsandstripes.bsky.social, CCJ Veterans Justice Commission Director David “Mac” MacEwen shares how government can better support them: www.stripes.com/opinion/2025...
We thank veterans for their service. Why don’t we support them when they stumble?
We’ve seen encouraging signs our government is prioritizing veterans who stumble, but more is needed, says David MacEwen, a retired brigadier general.
www.stripes.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
We honor veterans’ service, but too often overlook them when their invisible wounds lead to the justice system. In @starsandstripes.bsky.social, CCJ Veterans Justice Commission Director David “Mac” MacEwen shares how government can better support them: www.stripes.com/opinion/2025...
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While crime rates are falling, an individual’s perception of crime and their perceived risk often outweigh what the data shows. Retired NYPD officer and CCJ member Jillian Snider spoke with NPR: www.npr.org/2025/11/02/n...
Trump is leaning into his crackdown on city crime. The GOP sees it as a winning issue
While previous deployments to Democratic-led cities have largely led to protests and lawsuits, Trump is banking on the moves helping him and Republicans, especially in next year's midterms.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:47 PM
While crime rates are falling, an individual’s perception of crime and their perceived risk often outweigh what the data shows. Retired NYPD officer and CCJ member Jillian Snider spoke with NPR: www.npr.org/2025/11/02/n...
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PhD students and early career scholars are especially welcome.
November 7, 2025 at 1:32 PM
PhD students and early career scholars are especially welcome.
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The goal of these events is to facilitate new, exciting research collaborations.
Interested in attending an upcoming BRIDGE day? Fill out this new form on our website! (See link above.)
Interested in attending an upcoming BRIDGE day? Fill out this new form on our website! (See link above.)
November 7, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The goal of these events is to facilitate new, exciting research collaborations.
Interested in attending an upcoming BRIDGE day? Fill out this new form on our website! (See link above.)
Interested in attending an upcoming BRIDGE day? Fill out this new form on our website! (See link above.)
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The Criminal Justice team at Arnold Ventures hosts BRIDGE days every other week. These events bring a small group of researchers and practitioners together to brainstorm about a specific topic related to public safety where we need more rigorous evidence.
www.arnoldventures.org/bridgedays
www.arnoldventures.org/bridgedays
Arnold Ventures | BRIDGE Days
Viewing philanthropy as an engine of innovation, we rigorously research problems and answers in criminal justice, health, education and public finance.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The Criminal Justice team at Arnold Ventures hosts BRIDGE days every other week. These events bring a small group of researchers and practitioners together to brainstorm about a specific topic related to public safety where we need more rigorous evidence.
www.arnoldventures.org/bridgedays
www.arnoldventures.org/bridgedays
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Alabama announced plans to open a residential rehab facility for women on parole or probation next spring. CCJ Policy Dir. Stephanie Kennedy spoke with @alabamareflector.com on why tailoring services to the unique needs of women is critical to successful reentry: alabamareflector.com/2025/11/03/a...
Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles to open rehab facility for women | Alabama Reflector
Crews are working to ready the facility to open around the spring of 2026 to provide similar services as a men's facility in Perry County.
alabamareflector.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Alabama announced plans to open a residential rehab facility for women on parole or probation next spring. CCJ Policy Dir. Stephanie Kennedy spoke with @alabamareflector.com on why tailoring services to the unique needs of women is critical to successful reentry: alabamareflector.com/2025/11/03/a...
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Thanks to AV and RSF for funding this work, which started as part of my dissertation (linked below). We're so looking forward to being able to inform the use of informal diversion practices in schools!
Lots more to come 🥳
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Lots more to come 🥳
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October 31, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Thanks to AV and RSF for funding this work, which started as part of my dissertation (linked below). We're so looking forward to being able to inform the use of informal diversion practices in schools!
Lots more to come 🥳
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Lots more to come 🥳
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Why should consideration of immigration status be kept separate from the provision of victims’ services?
A perspective from CCJ Centering Justice's @marclevin.bsky.social and Khalil Cumberbatch in @law360.bsky.social explores this question: www.law360.com/articles/240...
A perspective from CCJ Centering Justice's @marclevin.bsky.social and Khalil Cumberbatch in @law360.bsky.social explores this question: www.law360.com/articles/240...
Crime Victim Aid Should Not Be Tied To Immigration Status - Law360
A Trump administration policy conditioning support services for crime victims on immigration status — currently being challenged in court — is unjust and may harm public safety, and it’s simply not ne...
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November 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Why should consideration of immigration status be kept separate from the provision of victims’ services?
A perspective from CCJ Centering Justice's @marclevin.bsky.social and Khalil Cumberbatch in @law360.bsky.social explores this question: www.law360.com/articles/240...
A perspective from CCJ Centering Justice's @marclevin.bsky.social and Khalil Cumberbatch in @law360.bsky.social explores this question: www.law360.com/articles/240...
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October 31, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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