Reinventing the Criminal Justice System--Justice Reinvestment

The program interviews Dr. Nancy G. La Vigne, Director of the Justice Policy Center at The Urban Institute, regarding Justice Reinvestment. With state and local governments grappling with growing corrections costs and budget shortfalls, they are asking how they can reduce costs and get a better return on criminal justice investments while maintaining public safety. One answer is Justice Reinvestment, a collaborative, data-driven approach to criminal justice planning that yields savings which can be invested in evidence-based, prevention-oriented activities. Dr. La Vigne describes this complex but compelling model, highlighting the experiences of 17 states and 16 localities.