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How New Orleans Communities Rise Up Against Money Injustice
In this series on money injustice in New Orleans, we’re speaking with experts…
Jun 28, 2019
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Confronting the True Harms of Money Injustice
Last week, we interviewed Alison Shih—co-author of Vera’s recent report Paid in…
Jun 21, 2019
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Juneteenth Offers an Opportunity to Reflect on Past Injustices—and the Need to Continue Addressing Them Today
Yesterday, many Americans celebrated the holiday known as Juneteenth, which…
Jun 20, 2019
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Growing Momentum to Expand Access to Quality Postsecondary Education for People in Prison
The Vera Institute of Justice has long been and will remain committed to…
Jun 18, 2019
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New York State Must Take Action to Reduce Opioid Overuse Deaths
For many people living with an opioid use disorder, the most dangerous time is…
Jun 14, 2019
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New Orleans's Road Map to Eliminate Money Injustice
Yesterday, Vera New Orleans released Paid in Full, a report that draws a…
Jun 13, 2019
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How a Massachusetts County is Transforming Jail for Young Adults
I believe that a successful criminal justice system is one that, among other…
May 24, 2019
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This Mental Health Month and Beyond, Collaboration Helps Police Serve Safely
People with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities are more likely to…
May 23, 2019
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Vera’s Policing Program Releases Seventh Volume of “Emerging Issues in American Policing” Quarterly Digest
Emerging Issues in American Policing is a quarterly digest tailored to…
Apr 30, 2019
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For Many, Second Chance Pell Offers a First Chance Opportunity
April marks the start of Community College Month and Second Chance Month.
Yet,…
Apr 18, 2019