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Dealing with contentious incidents
Contentious police incidents, such as an officer-involved shooting or use of…
Feb 20, 2015
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Replace fear with science for effective NYC justice reform
New York City’s extraordinary drop in crime—best evidenced by murders…
Feb 19, 2015
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Effective approaches to connecting with diverse communities
As police officers, we are vested with an awesome amount of power and authority…
Feb 17, 2015
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A holistic approach to helping young people achieve
Every day at Good Shepherd Services (GSS), we see how precariously many of the…
Feb 13, 2015
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New blog series explores importance of police/community trust
Across the country, people of all races and ethnicities are talking about…
Feb 09, 2015
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A place to call home
Programs for young students in elementary schools and for teens in the foster…
Feb 05, 2015
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New blog series with WNYC explores intersection of mental health, poverty, and the justice system in NYC
The behavioral healthcare system in the U.S. fails to meet the needs of too…
Feb 03, 2015
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Immigration Executive Action
On November 20, 2014, President Obama announced his “Immigration Accountability…
Jan 30, 2015
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Out of the shadows and into the field
Since its release more than six months ago, the Vera-created Trafficking Victim…
Jan 22, 2015
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Getting on the same page for prison education
What changes do you see in incarcerated students once they begin pursuing a…
Jan 14, 2015