Behind the Cycle

Engaging multiple systems, disciplines, and the public to address the
interrelated social and economic issues that fuel the cycle of incarceration.

Promoting an Integrative Approach to Justice

An integrative approach to justice offers a promising means of strengthening communities, increasing public safety,  and addressing significant budgetary concerns.  Such an approach utilizes multidisciplinary collaboration, research, advocacy, and policymaking to address the underlying, interrelated social and economic issues that fuel the cycle of incarceration, and to create safe, fair, and equitable communities in which all are able to thrive, particularly those at greatest risk for court involvement. Learn more about BTC.

What's New

"America at a Crossroads:  Charting a New Course Toward an Integrative Justice Paradigm"

Published by the American Constitution Society (Beane, October 2010)

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This policy brief proposes that in order to comprehensively and effectively address the daunting challenges facing urban areas and ensure public safety, policymakers should embrace an integrative justice paradigm.  After first highlighting current federal initiatives and other dimensions of the current fiscal and policy landscape, this policy brief makes specific recommendations for implementing an integrative justice strategy.

"Reorienting Federal Criminal Justice Policy:  An Opportunity for a More Integrative Approach?"

Wednesday, December 9, 2009
12:00 - 3:00
National Press Club

Sponsored by the American Constitution Society

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"Integrative Solutions to Interrelated Issues: A Multi-Disciplinary Look Behind the Cycle of Incarceration."

Harvard Law & Policy Review
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2009)

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Building upon BTC's prior research, reports, and national summit, this article:

  • Paints a clear picture of the interrelated economic and social issues that contribute to crime and that necessitate an integrative, multi-disciplinary response.
  • Urges strong federal leadership to reorient criminal justice policies toward a more integrative approach.
  • Calls for the appointment of a National Advisor and National Advisory Council on Prevention & Integrative Justice.
  •  Advocates for Increased multi-disciplinary collaboration in research, advocacy, and policymaking to break the cycle of incarceration before it begins.

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