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Unfair School Discipline
Analysis of new data from the United States Department of Education Office for…
Apr 11, 2014
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Vera’s Annual Benefit Honors Work to Keep Youth Out of the Justice System
On Tuesday night, Vera held its eight annual benefit, Our Youth – Our Future,…
Apr 09, 2014
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First juvenile detention facility in the U.S. is certified PREA compliant
It’s been more than ten years since Congress passed the Prison Rape Elimination…
Apr 04, 2014
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Status offense reform gaining momentum as both sides of the aisle see need for change
When friends and family who work in different fields ask me to describe Vera’s…
Apr 04, 2014
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Comprehensive Community Living
The Obama administration released its budget for fiscal year 2015 earlier this…
Apr 01, 2014
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Opportunities for improving mental health treatment and Rikers Island jail
An upturn in violence at New York City’s Rikers Island Jail has been the focus…
Mar 28, 2014
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Success of "My Brother's Keeper" will rely on removing racial disparities from our criminal justice system
Last month, President Obama introduced a new initiative, “My Brother’s Keeper,”…
Mar 14, 2014
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Are Good Programs Enough?
Last week, in a joyous yet sobering White House East Room meeting, President…
Mar 06, 2014
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Homeward Bound
A bus with gated windows pulls over to the side of a dark, empty street on the…
Feb 19, 2014
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AG Holder Makes News at Vera-Leadership Conference Event on Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform
Bipartisan support for criminal justice reform was strong at a symposium…
Feb 14, 2014