1994 Crime Bill as a sign of the times

Jeremy Travis, the president of John Jay College, City University of New York, describes the cultural and political environment at the passage of the Crime Bill. High crime rates nationwide created a sense of urgency for action. In this time of crisis, the Crime Bill combined the “tough on crime” approach of the outgoing administration, and President Clinton’s campaign promises to add 100,000 officers to the nation’s police forces. Travis, who served as the head of the National Institutes of Justice during the implementation of this legislation, discusses the role of the Crime Bill in the subsequent increase in rates of incarceration.

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Justice in Focus: Crime Bill @ 20 is an initiative of the Vera Institute of Justice. 20 years ago, the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, known today as the Crime Bill, was the largest piece of criminal justice legislation in U.S. history. It was passed with strong bipartisan support in an era when high-profile violent crime gripped the nation. Crime Bill @ 20 intends to start a dialogue to reflect on the impact of the Crime Bill, and to consider the future of criminal justice policy.

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