How to start a Commons

"This is my dashboard, and it will be a living work of art for our community."

- Tessa Smith, Yolo Multi-Cultural Community Council

"Over the past year, Measures for Justice has been our data therapist."

- Jeff Reisig, Yolo County District Attorney

"It’s important to have honest information about what’s taking place behind the closed doors of the D.A.’s office. This is a process—being transparent, shifting paradigms, it’s a huge undertaking and a step in the right direction."

- Kara Hunter, Executive Director, Yolo Conflict Resolution Center

"This opportunity for the community to get more involved with the D.A.’s office is wonderful. The more information we have, the better."

- Claudia Ibarra, DOJ Representative, Catholic Charities, Yolo-Solano

"Data is a key part of building trust between law enforcement, the district attorney's office, and the public. If there are metrics in the data that raise questions, especially along the lines of racial disparities, it's important to call the authorities on the carpet. It’s so important to be able to see problems and make changes based on data."

- Larry Love, Pastor, Woodland Christian Church

"It has been great working with the Community Advisory Board over the past few years. I commend DA Hillar Moore for his commitment to evidence-based and data-focused policies to engage and help create stronger communities. Transparency leads to greater accountability throughout our criminal justice system and is critical to maintain public safety."

- Scott Payton, East Baton Rouge Community Advisory Board Member

"We appreciate the openness of the D.A.'s office to engage with and listen to community members and advocates around its policies and data. We look forward to increased transparency and data-informed policy-decisions that will improve public safety and outcomes for individuals involved in the criminal legal system."

- Sarah Whittington, Staff Attorney with The Justice and Accountability Center of Louisiana