About Justice System Innovations
Who We Are
What Drives Us
What Drives Us
Founder
Dustin DeLong is a seasoned criminal justice leader and organizational strategist with over 18 years of experience in justice system operations, leadership development, and community-focused program innovation.
As the former Executive Director of a Community Supervision agency, Dustin led the unification of multiple departments, in
Founder
Dustin DeLong is a seasoned criminal justice leader and organizational strategist with over 18 years of experience in justice system operations, leadership development, and community-focused program innovation.
As the former Executive Director of a Community Supervision agency, Dustin led the unification of multiple departments, including Probation, Work Release, Home Detention, Court Alcohol and Drug Program, Pretrial Services, and Victim Assistance, into a single, integrated unit. He has also served as a Problem-Solving Court Coordinator, assisting multidisciplinary teams to address behavioral health, substance use, and other complex needs within the justice system.
A strong proponent of evidence-based practices, Dustin is well-versed in applying research-driven strategies to reduce recidivism, improve outcomes, and enhance overall system performance.
Over the course of his career, Dustin has:
- Launched multiple system-improvement initiatives
- Managed multimillion-dollar budgets
- Increased grant funding to support innovation
- Led strategic efforts to enhance service delivery and efficiency
Known for his collaborative leadership and people-first mindset, Dustin prioritizes trust, transparency, and team development in every organization he serves.
He holds a master’s degree in industrial/organizational psychology and a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
Through his consulting practice, Justice System Innovations, Dustin partners with jurisdictions to improve communication, coordination, and community impact across justice agencies.
What Drives Us
What Drives Us
What Drives Us
After serving the justice system across a range of roles, I came to recognize a consistent challenge facing local justice system leaders: the overwhelming demands of day-to-day operations often prevent them from stepping back to assess the bigger picture. Many leaders are forced to focus on immediate needs such as putting out fires, while
After serving the justice system across a range of roles, I came to recognize a consistent challenge facing local justice system leaders: the overwhelming demands of day-to-day operations often prevent them from stepping back to assess the bigger picture. Many leaders are forced to focus on immediate needs such as putting out fires, while staff wellness, long-term strategy, collaboration, and system-wide improvement take a back seat.
I launched Justice System Innovations (JSI) to help fill that gap.
JSI exists to support justice system leaders in taking a broader, more strategic view of their local system, one that focuses on outcomes, community impact, and long-term sustainability. My goal is to offer an outside perspective, facilitate collaboration, and help align departmental goals so that the justice system functions as a coordinated, effective organization that truly serves its community.