Participate in Justice Counts
Whether you’re an individual criminal justice agency, a county-level commission, a statewide administering agency, or an elected policymaker, there’s a path to Justice Counts that’s right for you. Explore the Justice Counts pathways below.
Curious about who is already participating in Justice Counts? Explore who is part of the Justice Counts Community.
Criminal Justice Agency Participation in Justice Counts
Justice Counts is your creation, shaped by criminal justice leaders across the nation. We’ve designed every element, from metrics to publishing platforms to data visualizations and tools, with the invaluable input and expertise of real practitioners in the field. Our goal: to ensure your experience as a criminal justice agency is effortless, straightforward, and impactful.
Signing Up to Participate
Join the Justice Counts Community today!
Justice Counts thrives on aggregate data, which means there’s no legal hassle to participate. Joining is as easy as filling out a straightforward opt-in form—it’s a quick terms and conditions overview that tells you our mission, how your data will be used, and how to exit the program if needed.
You’re in control here. Choose the metrics you want to share, set your own sharing frequency, and determine your initial setup pace.
Ready to get started? It only takes a minute to opt in, and we’ll schedule your first Justice Counts data session with our team right away!
Curious to know more before you dive in? Set up an introductory meeting with our team and we’ll address all your questions.
Criminal Justice Commission or Committee Participation in Justice Counts
Whether at the local or state level, existing criminal justice governing bodies can be catalysts for Justice Counts participation in their jurisdictions. Harnessing the power of Justice Counts can bring together and strengthen the work a community is already doing, and the support of a commission or committee can encourage other entities to participate in Justice Counts. We can provide the tools and technical assistance to seamlessly integrate Justice Counts into the work you already do.
Signing Up to Participate
Join the Justice Counts Community today!
If your commission or committee membership includes criminal justice agencies, this initiative is for you! Commissions or committees can pass a resolution to help lead the adoption effort in their area and unlock all the tools and support Justice Counts has to offer.
Book a time with our recruitment team to see sample resolutions and learn more about how you can bring Justice Counts to your community!
State Administering Agency (SAA) and Statistical Analysis Center (SAC) Participation in Justice Counts
We know there are lots of agencies out there that serve as a data repository for local or state agency data, but often that data is for internal use or isn’t published and displayed in a way that is easy for others to use and consume. If that’s you, participation in Justice Counts will look a little different than an individual agency but will be just as seamless! Our tools are flexible to accommodate lots of different data-sharing structures, and we can work with you to figure out what format works for you.
Signing Up to Participate
State administering agencies can share the data they already collect to elevate their data analysis, visualization, and sharing. The Justice Counts team will work with you to determine the best and easiest way to share data and reap these benefits!
You’re in control here. Choose the metrics you want to share, set your own sharing frequency, and determine your initial setup pace.
Ready to get started? It only takes a minute to opt in, and we’ll schedule your first Justice Counts data session with our team right away!
Curious to know more before you dive in? Set up an introductory meeting with our team and we’ll address all your questions.
State and Local Policymaker Participation in Justice Counts
Decision-makers need timely and accurate criminal justice data to help them make the best decisions possible about public safety, and Justice Counts can help you collect and access the core metrics that can make a difference in your community. You can help bring Justice Counts tools, resources, and impacts to your jurisdiction.
Signing Up to Participate
Policymakers have a variety of avenues to bring Justice Counts to their communities—voluntary resolutions, participation mandates, or unofficial organizing to bring key stakeholders to the table to make the choice to participate together.
The Justice Counts team is here to support you on any of these pathways! Book a time with our recruitment team to see sample resolutions and learn more about how you can bring Justice Counts to your community!
Stay in touch
Justice Counts provides critical data and resources for policymakers and practitioners. Join our list to keep in touch.
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