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How to Think about Criminal Justice Reform: Conceptual and Practical Considerations
Charis E Kubrin1, Rebecca Tublitz1
1Social Ecology II, University of California, Room 3309, Irvine, CA 92697-7080 USA.
American Journal of Criminal Justice : AJCJ
|December 26, 2022
Summary
Improving criminal justice reform requires shared problem definitions and success visions. Bridging the gap between policy talk and policy action is key for effective, sustainable reforms.
Area of Science:
- Criminal Justice
- Public Policy
- Sociology
Background:
- Effective criminal justice reform necessitates consensus on problem identification and desired outcomes.
- A persistent gap exists between 'policy talk' (problem framing, solution promotion) and 'policy action' (policy design, adoption).
Purpose of the Study:
- To foster productive discourse and design strategies for effective and sustainable criminal justice reforms.
- To provide reflections on conceptual and practical considerations for both policy talk and action in criminal justice.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of policy discourse.
- Exploration of practical considerations in policy implementation.
Main Results:
- Shared understandings are crucial but difficult to achieve in criminal justice reform.
- Distinguishing between policy talk and policy action highlights implementation challenges.
Conclusions:
- Addressing the disconnect between discourse and action is vital for successful criminal justice reform.
- Conceptual and practical insights are needed to align policy talk with policy action for lasting impact.
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