event New Insights into California Arrests: Trends, Disparities, and County Differences Dec 4, 2018 Crime, policing, and community relations are the subject of heated debates, but little is known about the very first step in the criminal justice process—arrests. Who is arrested in California and what are they arrested for? How have these patterns changed over time? How do they differ across the state?
event A Conversation with Assemblymember Travis Allen Jan 11, 2018 Please join us for a conversation with Assemblymember Travis Allen, candidate for governor. He will talk with PPIC president Mark Baldassare about important issues facing California, from improving K-12 and higher education, to addressing inequality, to navigating federal-state tensions over health care and immigration.
event Realignment and Recidivism in California Dec 12, 2017 In 2011, California passed public safety realignment with the hope of reducing the state’s stubbornly high rates of recidivism. But some observers were concerned that realignment would have the opposite effect and lead to increased crime among former offenders. Has recidivism changed since the implementation of realignment? PPIC researcher Mia Bird will outline findings from a new report.
event California Probation in the Era of Reform Sep 12, 2017 California has enacted historic reforms to address prison and jail overcrowding. How have policy changes affected county probation departments, which are responsible for supervising more people than any other correctional agency in the state? What are counties doing in response to the changing probation population? PPIC researcher Viet Nguyen will outline findings from a new report.
event A Conversation with California Treasurer John Chiang Oct 7, 2016 About the Program Please join us for a conversation with California Treasurer John Chiang about the future of the state. Treasurer Chiang will talk with PPIC president Mark Baldassare about important issues facing California, including financing K–12 and higher education, reforming health care and criminal justice systems, and addressing the state's economic challenges and opportunities.
event California’s Historic Corrections Reforms Sep 28, 2016 About the ProgramOvercrowding and poor conditions in California's prisons triggered sweeping changes to the state's correctional system. Has the prioritization of correctional resources toward more serious offenders eased overcrowding and contained costs? How are county jails coping, and have reoffending rates declined? Has crime increased, as critics predicted? PPIC researcher Magnus Lofstrom will outline findings from a new report, and a panel of state and local experts will discuss the effects of recent reforms on crime, costs, and incarceration. Please register in advance. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited. Lunch will be provided.
event Expanding Health Insurance Coverage in California: County Jails as Enrollment Sites May 11, 2016 About the ProgramHealth coverage rates in California have increased significantly under the Affordable Care Act. But millions remain uninsured, and traditional enrollment strategies might not reach these residents. Given the characteristics—and size—of California's jail population, along with recent policy changes, county jails could be promising sites for enrollment. PPIC researcher Shannon McConville will outline a new report on expanding health coverage through the jail system. This research was supported with funding from The California Wellness Foundation.
event Corrections Reform in California Apr 21, 2014 About the Program California is making historic changes to its corrections system, shifting key responsibilities from the state to the counties. This shift has reduced the number of people who are incarcerated and created a renewed interest in rehabilitation programs. Please join us for a wide-ranging panel discussion about corrections reform, from reducing recidivism to improving outcomes for individuals and communities. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited. Lunch will be provided.
event Public Safety Realignment and Crime Rates in California Dec 10, 2013 About the Program Fewer offenders are incarcerated as a result of California’s public safety realignment. PPIC research fellow Magnus Lofstrom will discuss how this change has affected crime rates and consider the cost implications of incarceration and other crime–reducing strategies. This project is supported with funding from the Smith Richardson Foundation. SPEAKER Magnus Lofstrom, research fellow, PPIC
