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Casting light on sexual abuse of children with disabilities and Deaf people
Despite the alarmingly high rates of violence people with disabilities and Deaf…
Apr 05, 2013
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Fiscal constraints spur new corrections policies
Julie James, Ram Subramanian, and Lauren-Brooke Eisen of Vera’s Center on…
Mar 27, 2013
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In Memoriam
The Vera Institute of Justice mourns the loss of Tom Clements, Executive…
Mar 21, 2013
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Vera publishes results of study exploring prosecutorial decision making
Prosecutors enjoy broad discretion in making decisions that influence criminal…
Mar 15, 2013
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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