About

Stats. Stories. Change.

The Deason Criminal Justice Reform Center at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÔ¤²â Dedman School of Law is a national nonpartisan center for criminal legal research and advocacy. 

Launched in 2017, the Deason Center conducts and publishes data-driven research and advocacy for criminal justice reform. It also educates about criminal legal issues and promotes the implementation of best practices.

 

 

A Compelling Case for Change

The Deason Center practices an interdisciplinary model of research for reform and utilizes a Stats and Stories approach. The Stats: We collect, analyze, and assess the hard data that drive smart, sane, and sensible criminal justice reform. The Stories: We uncover, recount, and amplify the stories of people who live, work, and struggle in our criminal justice system. Together, our Stats and Stories make a compelling case for change.