About Us

Saving Lives, Transforming Systems, Improving Outcomes.

NICJR works to reduce violence and transform the youth and criminal justice systems.

About Us

NICJR About Us

The National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR) works to reduce incarceration and violence, improve the outcomes of system-involved youth and adults, and increase the capacity and expertise of the organizations that serve these individuals.

NICJR partners with government stakeholders, nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic foundations to serve communities nationwide.

Our Work

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Violence Reduction

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Justice Reform

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Data & Research

Our Impact By the Numbers

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NICJR has worked with government agencies and community-based organizations in more than 100 unique jurisdictions

$ 5.17 M The NICJR Giving Initiative has invested approximately $5.2M in communities across 13 cities and counties.

19 % Average reduction in homicides in the first year that cities have adopted NICJR's Gun Violence Reduction Strategy.

103 Our NOAB youth diversion and development program has served 103 youth since September 2024.

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