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How AI Highlights the Need for Better Mental Health Care

Our new brief outlines how concerns about AI and mental health treatment shed light on the need for accessible, high-quality care.

Voices of Justice: Aisha Greene on the Collective Work of Jail Reform

A conversation with Aisha S. Greene on community safety, reducing incarceration, and how to get the research in justice reform to stick.

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Designing Safe Summers

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

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4 Ways to Reimagine Justice in Local Courts

Our new report outlines key recommendations to help municipal courts deliver justice in more meaningful ways.

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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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Designing Safe Summers

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

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.

Inside Literary Prize 2026 Shortlist Announced

Hundreds of incarcerated judges will select winner of the nation's first major book prize decided exclusively by people in prison.

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Cultivating Care and Community for Black History Month

Check out highlights from our Black History Month celebrations at the Staten Island Justice Center!

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.

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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.

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?

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What Do Restorative Responses to Domestic Violence Look Like?

A practitioner shares his experience with Healing Connections, a restorative accountability group for people who have caused harm in their relationships.

A group of people - including Red Hook Community Justice Center staff, children, and police officers - pose for a group photo with NYC Comptroller Brad Lander holding a commendation certificate.

Standing Up for Safety from Newark to Queens

For the 2025 National Night Out, our teams were on the ground delivering resources, connection, and support to their communities.

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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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A Criminal Record Can Follow People for Life. There’s a Better Path.

Reforms like Project Reset show how we can respond to low-level offenses in ways that strengthen community and put people on track for a brighter future.

“It’s About Genuine Love”: How Peer Mentorship Prevents Gun Violence

Peers who’ve been down a similar road can show young people that they don’t have to change who they are to reimagine their futures.

How AI Highlights the Need for Better Mental Health Care

Voices of Justice: Aisha Greene on the Collective Work of Jail Reform

Designing Safe Summers

4 Ways to Reimagine Justice in Local Courts

Changing the Default Setting on the Justice System

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Designing Safe Summers

Changing the Default Setting on the Justice System

Inside Literary Prize 2026 Shortlist Announced

Cultivating Care and Community for Black History Month

10 Wins for Safety and Justice in 2025

How Community Ambassadors Help Their Neighbors Secure Stable Housing

To Achieve Public Safety, Invest in Strong Communities

What Do Restorative Responses to Domestic Violence Look Like?

Standing Up for Safety from Newark to Queens

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

A Criminal Record Can Follow People for Life. There’s a Better Path.

“It’s About Genuine Love”: How Peer Mentorship Prevents Gun Violence