In 2023 the Crime and Justice Institute took a look into the state of Oklahoma County's criminal justice system and evaluated the progress made since the Vera Report's 2015 recommendations.
In 2016, based on extensive observation and research, the Vera Institute found six major areas for improvements that served as the initial guide for CJAC’s work.
The CJAC completed its fifth fiscal year on June 30, 2023. CJAC’s fifth birthday is an accomplishment in and of itself, signaling the commitment of central Oklahoma leaders to a more fair and effective justice system.