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Performance Incentive Funding focus of new Vera report
The idea that our tax dollars should be directed towards programs that deliver…
Nov 07, 2012
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When cutting spending means passing the buck
Sufficient investment in community-based mental health and substance use…
Nov 05, 2012
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U.S. Justice Department sues Meridian, MS, for running a school-to-prison pipeline
In August, I commented here about the U.S. Justice Department’s Civil Rights…
Oct 25, 2012
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Family Justice Program featured in American Jails magazine
An article by Ryan Shanahan and Sandra Villalobos Agudelo of Vera’s Family…
Oct 23, 2012
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New documentary highlights Vera's work in New Orleans
A documentary from New Orleans public television WYES features Vera's Jon…
Oct 15, 2012
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An intriguing look at juvenile justice in DC
The Urban Institute’s District of Columbia Crime Policy Institute recently…
Oct 12, 2012
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Connecting young fathers behind bars with their children
The Baby Elmo Project provides parenting education for incarcerated teen…
Oct 05, 2012
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Where do innovative program ideas come from? Lessons from Ohio
Vera’s approach to innovation relies heavily on research and stakeholder…
Oct 03, 2012
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Looking beyond the stop and frisk statistics
Search online for “stop and frisk.” You’ll quickly amass a mountain of news…
Oct 01, 2012
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Criminal justice debt and collateral consequences
Financial penalties are often imposed as a result of a criminal conviction.…
Sep 28, 2012