Michael Jacobson
Michael Jacobson is the director of the CUNY Institute for State and Local Governance and a professor of sociology at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York.
Contributions
What to Do About Closing Rikers
In our first special report, public safety veterans Elizabeth Glazer and Michael Jacobson provide a detailed, data-grounded roadmap to close Rikers Island.
Ideas in Action: More Non-Profits, Fewer Crimes
Translating policy into practice
Are NYC's Jails Ungovernable? (Closing Remarks)
How Long People Stay is the Problem
Pragmatic steps the city can take to reduce length of stay
What Jail Population Projections Tell You About a Government’s Aspirations
Governments can shape conditions that determine