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A new role for technology
Vera’s Center on Sentencing and Corrections, Family Justice Program,…
Mar 13, 2013
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Guiding stronger, more effective juvenile justice systems
In early February, the National Juvenile Defender Center (NJDC), supported by…
Mar 06, 2013
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Congress reauthorizes the Leahy-Crapo Violence Against Women Act
The House of Representatives this week passed reauthorization of…
Mar 01, 2013
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Vera briefs administration on sequester’s potential impact on public safety and justice
Over the past several months Washington, DC has been abuzz over potential…
Feb 26, 2013
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Guest post
Re-posted with permission from The California Endowment.
One of the most…
Feb 07, 2013
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Quantity isn’t quality
A recent page-one article in The New York Times raised fascinating questions…
Feb 04, 2013
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Human trafficking still with us 150 years after Emancipation Proclamation
We are approaching the end of January, which is National Slavery and Human…
Jan 22, 2013
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Compelling conversation about gun violence and mental health
Today's New York Times "Room for Debate" online forum focuses on guns, safety,…
Jan 18, 2013
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Promising outcomes for a parenting sentencing alternative
Washington State's Parenting Sentencing Alternative provides qualifying…
Jan 15, 2013
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Michael Jacobson stepping down as president of Vera Institute of Justice
Michael Jacobson announced yesterday that he is stepping down as president and…
Jan 09, 2013