Adam Gelb
abgelb.bsky.social
Adam Gelb
@abgelb.bsky.social
Trafficking in facts and data, building common ground for safety and justice @CouncilonCJ. Proud alum @PewTrusts @senjudiciary @ajc #HTTC
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The Council's Justice in Perspective series recently released a brief highlighting a microgrant funding strategy, which helps fill the gap by broadening the reach of federal public safety grants. Read the report here: counciloncj.org/small-grants...
Small Grants, Big Impact: How Microgrants Can Boost Community Safety and Justice - Council on Criminal Justice
Federal grantmaking is a complex process that often leaves out smaller groups and rural communities. This Justice in Perspective brief highlights a microgrant funding strategy, which helps fill this g...
counciloncj.org
December 16, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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What impact did the DOJ's funding cuts have on "microgrants" meant to support the smallest, least resourced communities? A perspective from CCJ Senior Fellow Amy Solomon for @govexec.bsky.social on resources pulled from grassroots nonprofits and rural jurisdictions. www.govexec.com/management/2...
Fallout from DOGE cuts: How defunding derailed a federal microgrant strategy
COMMENTARY | Several presidents have criticized the complexities of the federal grants process, but DOGE cuts to the Justice Department have made the process worse for local law enforcement rather tha...
www.govexec.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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How can New Jersey better consider a defendant’s history of domestic violence as a mitigating factor in sentencing? A perspective from NJ prosecutor William Reynolds for @nj.com, bringing attention to recommendations from the Council's Women’s Justice Commission. www.nj.com/opinion/2025...
Let’s support N.J.’s move for fairer sentencing of survivors of domestic violence | Opinion
A recently introduced bill proposes allowing New Jersey courts to consider a defendant’s history of domestic violence or other abuse as a mitigating factor in sentencing
www.nj.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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CCJ had several significant achievements this year—ways in which we contributed to building a safer and fairer nation, bridging ideological divides, and grounding critical policy debates in facts. Check out CCJ’s 7️⃣ biggest moments of impact in 2025. ⬇️
December 17, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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The Council on Criminal Justice is a nonpartisan think tank and invitational membership organization with two main goals:

1️⃣ Advance understanding of the criminal justice policy choices facing the nation

2️⃣ Build consensus for solutions that enhance safety & justice for all
October 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM