JUSTICE POLICY INSTITUTE

Washington, DC

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Physical Address:: Washington, DC 20005
EIN:: 20-0102713
Web URL:: www.justicepolicy.org

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Fiscal Year Starting: Jan 01, 2011
Fiscal Year Ending: Dec 31, 2011

Revenue
Total Revenue	$1,255,420

Expenses
Total Expenses	$1,245,239

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JUSTICE POLICY INSTITUTE

Physical Address:: Washington, DC 20005
EIN:: 20-0102713
Web URL:: www.justicepolicy.org
NTEE Category:: I Crime, Legal Related; I21 (Delinquency Prevention)
Year Founded:: 2003
Ruling Year:: 2003

Mission Statement

THE MISSION OFTHE JUSTICE POLICY INSTITUTE IS TO REDUCE THE USE OF INCARCERATION AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM AND PROMOTE POLICIES THAT IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF ALL PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES

Expert Assessment

Philanthropedia

The Justice Policy Institute is praised for its powerful criminal justice reports that are based on comprehensive research and offer realistic solutions. JPI’s work has helped influence public perception of incarceration and has provided information on current challenges within the criminal justice system. Read More »

For more information about this organization's impact, read the Expert Reviews and Comments.

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Expert Reviews and Comments

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Evidence of Impact

Expert Comments

Valuable Resource

JPI conducts effective strategic research and produces helpful reports for work on the ground. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

Justice Policy Institute generates insightful and useful reports that can be used for policy advocacy. Their recent report on the lobbying efforts of for-profit prisons is built upon lesser-known analyses, and can be expanded throughout the sector. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

The research they conduct is useful to others working to stop the privatization of prisons. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

Their drug courts report was particularly influential. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

High-Quality Research

They have done some of the most important research work in recent years on criminal justice issues. A small group, but very influential. — Other

Excellent use of information, statistics, and figures to make compelling arguments for smart solutions to crime. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

JPI turns out quality research on a range of topics, from Byrne JAG funding to drug court programs to juvenile, criminal justice drug policy. They take into account systemic challenges and failures and build best practices for enhancing those systems. Their work highlights challenges individuals face when dealing with the criminal justice system but always provides meaningful, well though- out, and comprehensive solutions. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

Their research reports are excellent and provide a wide range of very useful data and information that benefits state-based and national advocacy work. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

Strong Advocacy Programs

JPI has been influential in their work on racial disparities and criminal justice policy. — Other

Influence on Public Discourse

JPI is responsible for putting mass incarceration in the public discourse. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

They put out great research and reports that reshape the debate at the state level in favor of less incarceration and more treatment. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

Organizational Strengths

JPI’s strengths include its willingness to tackle controversial issues and its ability to stay ahead and adapt to internal changes as well as changes in the sector.

Expert Comments

Skillful Communications

They have strong media and communications. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

Influential Pioneer in its Field

JPI has user friendly materials and takes on cutting edge issues. — Other

They have solid research operations and are not afraid to embrace cutting-edge critiques of drug courts. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

Able to Transition and Adapt

JPI responds quickly to new events and is often several steps ahead at recognizing trends. They really pioneered the education vs. incarceration budget tradeoffs, among other issues. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

JPI was able to transition from executive director to executive director and still be effective. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

Effective Leadership and Staff

The research staff at JPI is top-notch. From technical assistance inquiry to comprehensive reports, JPI never fails to answer any question posed. JPI's communications team is also very adept at disseminating information far and wide. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

Clear Long-Term Goals

They plan for the long-term and are good at ensuring their short-term work (which is always timely and focused on emerging opportunities) is consistent with the long-term. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

Areas for Improvement

According to experts, JPI could improve if it had greater access to resources and if it increased the depth and accuracy of its research.

Expert Comments

Greater Depth of Research

JPI could engage in more in-depth research. — Other

Greater Access to Resources and Funding

I wish JPI still had the resources to do more rapid response media work like they did in the early part of the millennium. Their spin on Bureau of Justice Statistics reports helped to shift the debate on mass incarceration in this country, — Nonprofit Senior Staff

More Accountability to Ensure Accuracy

They should contact the players in the states they make references to in their reports to make sure that they are using the most appropriate arguments and messages. — Nonprofit Senior Staff

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