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Roy Austin Talks AI in the Justice System
Roy Austin, Jr. speaks on stage

Roy Austin Talks AI in the Justice System

Roy Austin, Jr., director of the Howard Law Artificial Intelligence Initiative, joined our New Thinking podcast to talk about the promise and perils of AI in the justice system.

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Reducing Incarceration in Queens, N.Y.

Reducing Incarceration in Queens, N.Y.

Jail populations across the country have been rising steadily for months, subjecting more people to the harms of incarceration with the added threat of COVID-19.

Mar 19, 2021

Six Ideas for Reform: Reduce Police, Invest in Communities

Six Ideas for Reform: Reduce Police, Invest in Communities

As communities across the country grapple with the relationship of police to the communities they're meant to serve, New York has set an April 1 deadline for jurisdictions to adopt reform plans. 

Mar 5, 2021

The Inequities of an Uncertain School Year

The Inequities of an Uncertain School Year

COVID-19’s toll has been immense—in human lives, in harm to communities, and in its impact on people’s livelihoods. 

Sep 22, 2020

Strong Starts for Kids

Strong Starts for Kids

The justice system touches people of all ages, including society’s most vulnerable—babies and toddlers.

Aug 5, 2019

Community Courts and Public Safety 2018

Community Courts and Public Safety 2018

We host an international conference every two years dedicated to innovations in community justice. Our most recent event took place in Birmingham, Alabama in May 2018.

May 15, 2018