Examining Prosecution

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Committee on Law and Justice hosted a two-day workshop on September 24-25, 2024 to explore models of prosecutorial programs and practices, implications for public policy, and priorities for future research. The workshop showcased practices, programs, and policies that offer promising alternatives to incarceration and promoted continuous quality improvement and accountability within prosecutors' offices.This proceedings summarizes the workshop themes, including pressing challenges and opportunities, and areas for further consideration and guidance.