Justice Reinvestment: “Motherhood and Apple Pie?” Matching Ambition to Capacity and Capability

Wong and Christmann compare the implementation of Justice Reinvestment (JR) across the UK and the US to determine its required capacity and capability for effective implementation. Capacity refers to resources including staff, premises, and technology, while capability refers to skills, experience, and expertise. They propose a standard framework to guide the commissioning and implementation of future JR initiatives. In doing so, they aim to enable effectiveness comparisons to be made within and across different jurisdictions, increasing the capability of building a more comprehensive international evidence base for JR programs.