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Families Will Be Negatively Affected by the FCC’s New Stance on Phone Calls Behind Bars
“Can you hear me now?”
That’s the iconic catch phrase used during Verizon’s…
May 15, 2017
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Seniors Facing Cognitive Decline Need Responsible Financial Care from Banks, Families, and Community Providers
Everyone has heard the old adage that as we age, we become “older and…
May 12, 2017
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Connecticut’s T.R.U.E. Prison Program Offers New Beginnings
This post was co-written by Jordan and Tarence, two young men incarcerated in…
May 02, 2017
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Conservatives—and Trump Voters—Overwhelmingly Support Criminal Justice Reform, New Poll Says
On the eve of President Trump’s 100th day in office, a new poll indicates…
Apr 29, 2017
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Sexual Assault Awareness is Key to Keeping Girls Out of the Juvenile Justice System
Every April, tribute is paid to survivors of sexual violence through…
Apr 27, 2017
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Why Kids in Detention Deserve Access to Their Siblings
Last week, in celebration of National Siblings Day, every social media channel…
Apr 21, 2017
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How Should Probation and Parole Define Success?
For over a decade, Vera has worked with the city of New Orleans to reduce their…
Apr 18, 2017
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Understanding How Young Men of Color Seek Help after Violence
Last week, a video went viral of 26-year-old Ibn Ali Miller breaking up a…
Apr 07, 2017
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MTV and Hernan Carvente Discuss Youth, Violence, and Justice Reform
Last month, I had the distinct honor of participating in an interview with MTV…
Apr 05, 2017
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Closing Rikers
“A stain on human dignity and decency.” - Melissa Mark-Viverito, Speaker, NYC…
Apr 03, 2017