This Group explores the ways in which the current moment has laid bare the deeply rooted problems in the criminal legal system. These problems are not new. But our political climate has intensified them, so that promising paths for reform face strong rhetorical and institutional pushback. In order to address these problems, community driven efforts may offer meaningful hope. Criminal law and procedure scholars are taking note of innovative proposals by advocates who support reforms that are rooted in care, accountability, and safety. Group members plan to share their work in progress on a wide variety of subjects -- and to share ideas about how to support strategies that can build a sustainable and fair justice system.
