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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.

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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The Justice System Shouldn’t Be a Revolving Door. Here’s How to Prevent That.

These resources give practitioners and reformers new strategies to break cycles of rearrest and create a justice system that leaves people better off.

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Voices of Justice: Professor Alexandra Natapoff on the Promise of Municipal Courts

“A lot of our criminal system takes place off the radar, in places we don’t pay enough attention to.”

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A New Home for Community Justice in East New York

People awaiting trial in East New York can now find vital resources closer to their own communities.

Restorative Justice: Myth versus Reality

Four myths about restorative justice and what they get wrong.

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How Restorative Justice Circles Help People Heal

Connection and understanding are basic human needs. In the wake of harm and conflict, restorative justice circles bring those needs back into focus.

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Voices of Justice: Why Restorative Justice?

A conversation with Kellsie Sayers, Erica Wright, and Hillary Packer on the transformative power of restorative justice.

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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.

Reckoning with Trauma in Court

What would it look like for courts to respond to trauma with care and compassion?

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New Artworks Bring Hope and Joy to a Midtown Courtroom

Six new artworks created by people who have been affected by the justice system have been unveiled at the Midtown Community Justice Center.

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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.

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How Family Courts Can Help Build Community Justice

By bringing everyone to the table, family courts can break cycles of trauma and meet families’ needs.