Good governance matters.
We help you get there.
ISLG is a good governance think-and-do tank
We craft the research, policies, partnerships, and infrastructure necessary to help government and public institutions work more effectively, efficiently, and in the interest of all communities, regardless of background or zip code.
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We shape policies and systems to create opportunity for all communities.
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The Safety and Justice Challenge (SJC) Research Year-in-Review is a roundup of the latest research from sites across the initiative. The Review is compiled by CUNY ISLG, which serves as the primary data and analytic partner for the SJC, as well as the manager of the SJC Research Consortium. This edition of the Review summarizes research activities that took place throughout 2025, including updates on newly funded work, recently published research products, and work to synthesize findings across the SJC.