Reports
Welcome to the Center for Justice Research’s Reports page, where we present our findings, analyses, and policy recommendations on a range of critical issues related to criminal justice reform. Our reports are the culmination of rigorous research, data-driven insights, and collaborative efforts to shed light on pressing challenges and identify evidence-based solutions. Each report represents our commitment to advancing justice through interdisciplinary and community-engaged research. We tackle complex topics, from prosecutorial caseload standards and pretrial disparities to the impact of COVID-19 on Black mental health and the intersections of housing and criminal justice.
Our aim is to provide policymakers, practitioners, and the public with the knowledge and tools necessary to drive meaningful change. Our research team brings a diverse set of expertise and methodologies to bear on these issues, ensuring that our reports are comprehensive, nuanced, and grounded in the lived experiences of those most impacted by the criminal legal system. We also prioritize collaboration with community partners, recognizing that their insights and perspectives are essential to developing solutions that are both effective and equitable. In addition to presenting our findings, our reports offer concrete policy recommendations and strategies for reform. We believe that research has the power to inform and guide transformative change, and we are committed to translating our work into actionable steps toward a more just and humane criminal legal system.
Welcome to the Center for Justice Research’s Reports page, where we provide rigorous, data-driven analysis on how systems operate and impact people’s lives. Here you’ll find research on prosecutorial caseload standards, pretrial disparities, the intersections of housing and the criminal legal system, and how trauma, mental health, and access to justice services shape experiences with the system—turning evidence into practical tools for improving policy, practice, and services.
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Houston continues to experience high levels of violent crime and incarceration that are unevenly concentrated in specific neighborhoods and disproportionately impact Black and Latino communities.
This report provides a comprehensive overview of our suggested policy focus, activities, and the prevailing political environment during the 87th Texas Legislative session.
One of America’s guiding principles is the idea of capitalism. Capitalism is one of the primary factors that enabled America to become the world’s wealthiest country.
This research brief provides an overview of prosecutor office caseloads, their funding allocations and staffing differentials. We also examine any potential relationships.
This study examines behavioral characteristics and systematic responses that underlie the state of racial/ethnic disparities in the Harris County jail system.
This report focuses on the significant contributions of Black public defenders and researchers in promoting equitable policy solutions to address the COVID-19 pandemic within the criminal legal system.
This analysis examines the relationship between prison sentences for non-violent crimes and unemployment rates at both the Congressional District and State level.
This report analyzes the predictors of new offenses and drug/alcohol usage among 144 juveniles assigned to the Diversion male Court of Dallas County Juvenile Justice Department.
This report examines existing policies regarding the connection between public housing and certain types of offenses, focusing on draft rules under consideration by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
This report provides a comprehensive overview of our suggested policy focus, activities, and the prevailing political environment during the 88th Texas Legislative session.
This brief examines the concerning issue of police killings in the United States and the consequential lack of accountability within law enforcement that perpetuates this trend.
This brief provides an analysis of voter suppression and felony disenfranchisement
This report provides a comprehensive overview of our suggested policy focus, activities, and the prevailing political environment during the 87th Texas Legislative session.
