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For many families, contact with the legal system comes after years of struggling to meet basic needs, but there are ways to transform the system to better serve parents and children. Watch our latest video to learn how we prevent system involvement, strengthen family relationships, and break intergenerational cycles of trauma.
We develop new responses to crime and harm that support a better future for all.
We work hand in hand with residents to build stronger neighborhoods and address local challenges before they reach the justice system.
Empowering residents to secure and maintain a home increases safety and reduces the likelihood of coming into contact with the legal system.
We break cycles of harm and violence by fostering healing from trauma and addressing community needs.
The criminal justice system is often synonymous with punishment—but punishment doesn’t always lead to safety or accountability, and even research shows that excessive incarceration may lead to more crime. Learn the Center's crucial role in re-engineering systems like court and jail to better serve the needs of those entering the justice and the communities they come from.
Read stories, ideas, and insights on the future of Community Justice—from innovative court programs connecting people to support instead of incarceration to community-led initiatives that put residents at the center of policy decisions.
