During 2020-2021, the ABA Criminal Justice Section will confront America’s painful history of racism in the criminal legal system, address ways of moving away from silence and toward reconciliation, and advancing racial equity in the criminal legal system.
2020 marks the 100 Year Anniversary of the founding of the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section. Join with us as we reflect on our history. Explore our historical resources on this special Centennial site.
View - HighlightsThe Criminal Justice Section has primary responsibility for the ABA's work on solutions to issues involving crime, criminal law, and the administration of criminal and juvenile justice.
In addition to developing the well-regarded ABA Standards on Criminal Justice, the Criminal Justice Section formulates ABA policies and resolutions related to criminal justice and law.
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Committees and Task Forces offer CJS members the best opportunity for direct involvement in Section activities, such as organizing CLE offerings, developing publications and policy proposals.
View - All CommitteesFor fifty years, the ABA Criminal Justice Standards have guided policymakers and practitioners working in the criminal justice arena.
The American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section 1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036 Main Tel: (202) 662-1500 Email: crimjustice@americanbar.org Social Media Hashtag: #ABACJS.
