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Designing Safe Summers

Designing Safe Summers

New community-led murals for Gun Violence Awareness Month showcase how art can cultivate safety and connection.

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30 Years of Building Community Justice
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30 Years of Building Community Justice

Exploring key milestones over three decades of building strong communities rooted in safety and justice. 

Oct 2, 2026

Voices of Justice: Transforming Holding Cells with Soft-Firm

Voices of Justice: Transforming Holding Cells with Soft-Firm

A conversation with the Talitha Liu and Lexi Tsien, the architects redesigning holding cells into a flexible programming and community space at the Midtown Community Justice Center.

Aug 27, 2026

Designing Safe Summers

Designing Safe Summers

New community-led murals for Gun Violence Awareness Month showcase how art can cultivate safety and connection.

Jun 24, 2026

Changing the Default Setting on the Justice System
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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.

May 20, 2026

10 Wins for Safety and Justice in 2025

10 Wins for Safety and Justice in 2025

Take a look at some exciting new initiatives, milestones, and highlights from our teams across the Center this year.

Dec 22, 2025

To Achieve Public Safety, Invest in Strong Communities

To Achieve Public Safety, Invest in Strong Communities

Strong communities are safe communities. What would change if all of our policies—inside and outside of the legal system—reflected that basic truth?

Nov 5, 2025