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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
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Our 10-Year Strategy to End Girls’ Incarceration Nationwide
“In a lot of places, girls are treated very unfairly by systems. Most of the…
Apr 16, 2019
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More Progress is Needed to Recognize the Dignity of Incarcerated Women
As this Women’s History Month comes to a close, there are encouraging signs of…
Mar 29, 2019
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Incarceration Trends: Complexity and Continuous Improvement
In 2015, we created the Incarceration Trends data tool to fill a critical gap:…
Mar 27, 2019