The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center provides practical, nonpartisan, research-driven strategies and tools to increase public safety and strengthen communities in a variety of ways. This work is achieved through 120 employees based in offices that span three time zones. Their professional backgrounds vary extensively, with decades of experience in law enforcement, community corrections, court administration, housing, mental health and addiction services, state prisons, local jails, juvenile justice, education, workforce development and victim advocacy.