With Greater Knowledge Comes Greater Good


Strengthening safety, justice, and fairness is a complex balancing act in space where there is a lot of idealism and hype. By building trust and taking an objective approach, leadership and community members can work together to improve their criminal justice systems and help their communities thrive.
Why KPD?
Because the criminal justice system should do more good than harm.
The criminal justice system is complicated, costly, and overwhelming.
Improving it doesn’t have to be.


What We Do
Driving meaningful improvement in the criminal justice system requires intentional effort and purposeful cross-sector collaboration. Common challenges often arise along the journey toward strengthening safety, justice, and fairness. KPD’s offerings are designed to provide clients with flexible, impactful support to help overcome these challenges. Services include:
Taking the First Step(s)
Building or Strengthening a Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC)
Conducting a System Assessment
Objectively and purposefully using data and research to understand system trends, strengths, and challenges
Strategic Planning and Implementation
Informing and Engaging Community
Coaching, Training, and Facilitation
Who We Are
Kristy Pierce Danford founded KPD to support clients seeking to strengthen safety, justice, and fairness. Combining a depth of experience in the criminal justice system and mission-driven leadership, KPD provides clients with professional services to drive meaningful systemic improvements.

