This fact sheet provides at-a-glance information about how many people are locked up in both state prisons and county jails and shows where the state stands on a variety of metrics, so that policymakers and the public can better determine where to target reforms.
Get fact sheetJustice reform is a multigenerational issue. It involves dismantling deeply embedded systems of inequality and transforming complex institutions. This process is inherently incremental, requiring sustained strategic effort, cultural shifts, legislative change, and the nurturing of new generations of leaders and advocates. That is exactly what Vera ...
A comfortable place to live. An easy commute on the subway. Green spaces, well-lit streets, and good schools. Economic opportunity and the chance to get ahead—not just get by. This is the New York City that we deserve. To make it a reality, the next mayor must prioritize safety, accountability, and justice. Yet we know that success will not come ea ...
A New State-Level Measure of Incarceration and Inequality
Every month, the government releases an official employment report detailing fluctuations in unemployment rates across racial groups. These numbers disregard everyone in jail or prison, a population disproportionately made up of Black people and low-wage workers. These metrics matter: the systematic exclusion of incarcerated people from official st ...