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Criminal Justice Research is sponsored by Arnold Ventures. Arnold Ventures' Criminal Justice Research team funds rigorous causal evaluations of interventions designed to reduce crime and improve outcomes for individuals with current or prior contact with the criminal justice system. This includes research on jail-based rehabilitation, education for incarcerated people, and proactive outreach around record expungement/sealing.
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Criminal Justice | Arnold Ventures Americans deserve a safe society that builds thriving communities while upholding people’s constitutional and civil rights. The Criminal Justice team at Arnold Ventures supports research and policy to reduce crime and put those who interact with the criminal justice system on a better path.
Our support for research helps identify effective strategies, while our policies and advocacy help achieve impact at scale. Based on the highest quality evidence available, we partner with leaders in and outside government to prevent and deter crime, provide accountability in an effective and fair manner, increase opportunities to reduce recidivism and break the incarceration cycle, and facilitate more rigorous research on what works.
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Each summary includes a description of the intervention being evaluated, research design, study team, grant term, and funding. Stay Informed About Criminal Justice Never miss a story. Be the first to know about research, policy, and advocacy updates related to Criminal Justice by getting our newsletter delivered straight to your inbox.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Researchers and organizations capable of conducting rigorous causal evaluations of criminal justice interventions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (over $9 million awarded in Q4 2025, over $15 million in H1 2025). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Criminal Justice Research is funded by Arnold Ventures. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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