In a notable step toward advancing criminal justice reform, the Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center announced the appointment of Alabama Pardons and Parole Director Cam Ward as the new chair of its advisory board. Recognized nationally for his pioneering work in criminal justice reform, Director Ward leads CSG with a vision focused on strengthening public safety, streamlining the criminal justice system, and promoting meaningful rehabilitation programs. He is poised to lead the Justice Center into its next chapter.
Director Ward expressed his gratitude and enthusiasm for this role, saying, “I am honored to work with this outstanding, bipartisan organization.” “We believe our work is essential to the nation's efforts to strengthen public safety, promote best practices in the criminal justice system, and save taxpayers money through meaningful rehabilitation programs. CSG I look forward to serving as Chair of the Justice Center Advisory Board.”
CSG Justice Center operates as a national, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization known for its role in policy and research expertise. It is a membership organization serving state employees across all three branches of government with policy and research acumen to devise strategies aimed at enhancing public safety and strengthening communities. It uniquely combines the characteristics of the association.
In a complementary move, the Council also appointed Sheriff Peter Koutoujian of Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as Vice Chair of the Advisory Council, demonstrating his commitment to bipartisan leadership in the area of judicial reform and policy innovation. He further emphasized his attitude.
The appointments of these leaders come at a pivotal time in the national dialogue about the effectiveness of local security measures and the fairness of the justice system. CSG Justice Center Director Megan Quattlebaum praised the new leadership, saying, “Director Ward and Sheriff Kutuzian have shown what is possible when policymakers bring urgency and optimism to the table.'' He's a great leader.” The innovations they made in their state became a national model. We are very fortunate to have Secretary Ward and Sheriff Koutoujian as part of our team as we continue to support effective, evidence-based policies and practices. Both of these positions reflect a commitment to leadership from an organization that is bipartisan and experienced in policy development, system oversight, and advancing judicial reform. ”
As the CSG Justice Center embarks on this new era under the leadership of Director Ward and Sheriff Koutoujian, its commitment to fostering bipartisan leadership and advancing judicial reform remains steadfast. The Center is poised to continue its important work in shaping a criminal justice system that is not only effective and fair, but also reflects best practices that protect the public interest and the rehabilitation needs of individuals within the system. is being arranged.
