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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
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Reducing youth confinement key to proposed JJDPA reauthorization
Considered the single most important piece of federal legislation regarding…
Jan 08, 2015
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What about those who survive?
We wrote and prepared to release our new issue brief, Young Men of Color and…
Dec 19, 2014
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Victim-blaming Creates Barriers to Safety and Justice
We travel frequently in our work for Vera’s Center on Victimization and Safety.…
Dec 05, 2014
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Fulfilling the promise of justice reform
Over the Thanksgiving week, I reflected on what I’m thankful for. I was…
Dec 01, 2014
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The challenges and rewards of teaching in prison
What strikes you the most about the college students in prison? I was wowed by…
Nov 29, 2014
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Employers must understand their role in post-incarceration success
How does Johns Hopkins serve as an example to other employers who want to hire…
Nov 19, 2014
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Cuts to Federal Funding Jeopardize Criminal Justice Initiatives Nationwide, Survey Finds
Vital federal funding that supports a variety of crime-prevention strategies,…
Nov 18, 2014
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Unlikely allies collaborate for fairer restitution practices
In 2013, a group of victims’ advocates and advocates from alternative to…
Nov 12, 2014