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Community Justice on Display: A Photo Essay

Take a walk through some creative initiatives that are transforming how safety and justice get delivered in New York and beyond.

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Changing the Default Setting on the Justice System

A note from our CEO Courtney Bryan on the launch of Community Justice Solutions, our new venture to bring evidence-based innovations to courts and communities across the country.

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Does NYC’s Pedicab Problem Hold the Key to Justice Reform?

What New York City’s “pedicab problem” can teach us about delivering justice in today’s world.

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Voices of Justice: Shamilia Tocruray on Art as a Tool for Change

A conversation with Shamilia Tocruray, Director of Education at the Brooklyn Museum, on the intersection of arts and justice.

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New Roadmap Proposes Overhaul of NYC Pedicab Industry

The Center, Council Member Gale Brewer, the Times Square Alliance, the Central Park Conservancy, and more call for changes to secure safe, regulated pedicab industry and prevent criminalizing drivers.

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Eviction Prevention Gets a Boost in New York

The Eviction Diversion Initiative, which supports tenants at risk of losing their homes, is expanding to more housing courts across the city and state.

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Affordability Isn’t Enough—We Need Safe, Healthy Homes

Poor housing conditions affect millions of people across the country, but there are ways to support families with getting the repairs they need.

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How Community Ambassadors Help Their Neighbors Secure Stable Housing

Amid a housing crisis that has left many feeling helpless, the Community Ambassadors program in Syracuse restores communication and trust.

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Voices of Justice: Thaddeus Canty on Leading the Red Hook Community Justice Center

A conversation with Thaddeus Canty, Project Director of the Red Hook Community Justice Center.

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Why Housing Justice Is Crucial to Ending Domestic Violence

To address intimate partner violence, we need to invest in stable, affordable housing.

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To Prevent Evictions, Invest in Procedural Justice

Evictions are devastating, but they can often be avoided when tenants have support and guidance during the court process.

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Housing and the Justice System Are Intertwined

These three challenges fuel the cycle of housing insecurity and justice involvement. Here’s how we can address them.

A Year in Community Justice: Read Our 2024 Impact Report

Take a look at what Community Justice achieved in 2024.

“We Can Do It Together”: Flourishing After Incarceration

Reentry after incarceration can be a difficult journey, but there are people working to make sure returning citizens don’t have to go it alone.

10 Wins for Justice in 2023

Read stories of justice, new perspectives, and bold ideas to share with your family and friends this holiday season.

Changemakers in Action: Orleny Rojas

Orleny Rojas, who serves as deputy director of Criminal Court Operations, believes sustainable change starts with small acts.

The Crisis on Rikers: The Time for Action is Now

The Center for Court Innovation welcomes the attention New York leaders are giving Rikers Island in the wake of the inexcusable and preventable deaths that have occurred there this year. Now is the time for swift and decisive action to prevent more harm and commit to the policies that will close the jails on Rikers Island forever.