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Transgender people at higher risk for justice system involvement
While recent police brutality headlines have motivated movements like…
May 10, 2016
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In a step toward reform, Los Angeles County severely limits segregation for youth
The Addressing the Overuse of Segregation in U.S. Prisons and Jails blog…
May 06, 2016
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The Mayor’s Office joins Vera in a conversation on bold ideas for bail reform
Chances are, if you are a New Yorker charged with a misdemeanor and have…
May 04, 2016
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Chipping away at New York City's unjust and misguided bail system
This is the first blog post in a series about bail reform in New York…
Apr 29, 2016
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The intersection of immigration and criminal justice for women, girls, and transgender people
Americans are currently in a self-reflective mood: Primary voting turnout for…
Apr 25, 2016
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People with disabilities must be included in advocacy against sexual assault
Earlier this month, the “It’s On Us” campaign launched its annual spring week…
Apr 21, 2016
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Producing active, informed, and engaged citizens through postsecondary education
What led you to your interests in education and mass incarceration?
I started…
Apr 04, 2016
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In New Orleans, the housing authority is helping people with criminal convictions rejoin families
Think about a particularly trying time in your life. Now think about
not…
Mar 30, 2016
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Focusing on youth and families in the juvenile justice system
Justice for Families (J4F) is a national alliance of local organizations…
Mar 23, 2016
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Examining the barriers to employment facing justice-involved veterans
The high unemployment rate among veterans who have been involved in the justice…
Mar 18, 2016