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In Memoriam: Herb Sturz, A Modest Giant Among Advocates
Herb Sturz, a social justice legend who devoted his life to public service and…
Jun 11, 2021
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Four Ways the Pandemic Made Us Rethink Our Criminal Legal System
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the public health risks that overcrowded jails…
Jun 09, 2021
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The Vera Institute of Justice celebrates the life and mourns the death of Michael E. Smith.
Mr. Smith spent two decades of his professional life at Vera, serving as…
Jun 03, 2021
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What Happens When We Send Mental Health Providers Instead of Police
For Daniel Prude, Patrick Warren Sr., and Ricardo Muñoz, 911 calls led to…
May 27, 2021
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What Has Changed since George Floyd's Death?
The crime against Mr. Floyd sharpened public focus on a policing system…
May 24, 2021
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Women with Lived Experience in the Criminal Legal System Must Lead the Way
Women enter the criminal legal system differently than men. We bring with us…
May 21, 2021
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A Seat at the Table for Women Living with Convictions for Violent Offenses
The time is now to be inclusive of women and their struggles around living…
May 20, 2021
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Being Together Alone: How I Stayed Connected to My Family in Prison
For many people who are incarcerated, it’s hard to hold on to the labels we…
May 19, 2021
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Great Mentors Create Great Mentors
After serving 18.5 years in prison, I was triggered by going into facilities…
May 18, 2021
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Women's Incarceration Rates Are Skyrocketing. These Advocates Are Trying to Change That.
On a Monday afternoon in April, people gathered in front of the New York Stock…
May 17, 2021