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A collaboration between Freedom Reads, the Center for Justice Innovation, the National Book Foundation, and Interabang Books co-owner Lori Feathers, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major US book award to be judged exclusively by people who are currently serving prison sentences. Learn more about this prestigious honor and its winner for its second year.
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.
In collaboration with the Manhattan Theatre Club, we’re hosting a series of powerful post-show panels and talkback sessions for the upcoming Broadway play “Punch”. Based on a true story, the play offers a close-up look at a restorative justice process—where people who have caused harm, those who have been hurt, and others in the community come together to build a path forward.
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.
