Examining Prosecution

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Committee on Law and Justice hosted a two-day workshop on September 24-25, 2024 to explore models of prosecutorial programs and practices, implications for public policy, and priorities for future research. The workshop showcased practices, programs, and policies that offer promising alternatives to incarceration and promoted continuous quality improvement and accountability within prosecutors' offices.This proceedings summarizes the workshop themes, including pressing challenges and opportunities, and areas for further consideration and guidance.

Table of Contents

Front Matter 1 Introduction: Exploring Models of Prosecutorial Programs and Practices 2 Research Findings and Promising Practices: Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities and Providing Alternatives to Criminal Justice Involvement 3 Data Use and Data Culture in Prosecutors' Offices 4 Prosecution Within Broader Criminal Justice, Political, and Community Ecosystems 5 The Future of Prosecution References Appendix A: Planning Committee and Speaker Biosketches Appendix B: Workshop Agenda