American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section Employee Directory
Public Policy OfficesDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
The American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section operates as a policy-focused arm within the ABA, concentrating on crime, criminal law, and the administration of justice. Based in Washington, DC, it brings together a broad, cross-disciplinary membership of more than 20,000 professionals to analyze and address contemporary criminal justice issues. The section conducts studies, publishes reports and articles, and reviews legislative, administrative, and judicial proposals that affect criminal law and justice administration. It serves as the ABA's primary voice on criminal justice matters, coordinating responses to emerging issues and drafting amicus briefs for the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of the association. It also functions as a resource for its members on developments at the forefront of the field.