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Sex Offender Management Policy in the States The Council of State Governments (CSG), in partnership with the Association of Paroling Authorities International (APAI), the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA), and the Center for Sex Offender Management (CSOM), is working to provide educational opportunities to state lawmakers on innovative policy options for the management of sexual offenders. Through support from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, CSG is tracking trends in state sex offender laws; hosting national forums for state officials; and developing and disseminating educational materials on state sex offender policies.
Joining the Fight: Terrorism Implications for State Law Enforcement The Council of State Governments, in partnership with Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), is conducting research on the implications of terrorism for state law enforcement agencies. Through support from the National Institute of Justice, this 18-month project seeks to inform state leaders about the new roles and responsibilities of state-level agencies and critical issues of their operation, including communication, governance, resources and training issues.
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State News Trivia
Find the answer to this month's State News trivia.
Health Reform Strategies in the Midwest
State strategies to contain health care costs and reform health systems are the focus of a new Midwestern Legislative Conference report, released last week in conjunction with the nonpartisan association's four-day meeting in Rapid City, S.D.
State Funding for Homeland Security Down
A Southern Legislative Conference Special Series Report explores ways in which states are dealing with decreased funding for state homeland security programs.
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