About Us

Measures for Justice is changing the future of criminal justice by developing solutions that help communities, including the institutions that serve them, reshape how the criminal justice system works.

We do this to:

1. show people what criminal justice looks like nationwide;
2. help standardize and improve criminal justice data nationwide;
3. ensure people can use the data to best effect.

Bottom line: The only way our criminal justice system can improve is by monitoring its performance, isolating what works and what doesn’t, and developing interventions based on fact. For all this work, data are critical.

• Annual Report

  Looking back on what we've accomplished and where we are today.
• Our Story

  MFJ was founded in 2011 with a pilot program in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
• Our Core Values

  Nonpartisanship. Transparency. Rigor. Accountability. Collaboration.
• Board of Directors

  The Board is responsible for devising policies and procedures that support best practices for MFJ.
• Staff

  Check out our crack team of data engineers, criminologists, product designers, and community connectors.
• Councils

  MFJ has convened experts nationwide to serve on multiple councils including ones on data, policing, and methods and measurement.
• Supporters

  We can’t do this work without the generous support of our backers.
• Program Partners & Contributors

  We are lucky to have been able to work with so many people and organizations to advance our mission.
• Jobs

  Join us for a unique opportunity to use your skills to help real people by making accurate criminal justice data available to spur reform.
• FAQs

  Answers to frequently asked questions about our mission, data collection process, and methodology.
• Resources

  Our Privacy Policy, Form 990, Logos & Graphics, and Video Archive.
• Contact

  Have a question or comment? Please send us a note and tell us your thoughts.
• Newsletter

  Sign up for the Measures for Justice Newsletter to keep track of our progress.
• Events

  Find out where you can find MFJ on the road and online.
• Open Source Projects

  Use or collaborate with us on our open source projects.
• Ways you can help

  There are so many ways to get involved with making accurate criminal justice data available to spur reform.