The Arc

Changemakers in Action: Alejandra Garcia

“I feel called to advocate for the dignity and health of individuals, families, and communities.” Alejandra Garcia works to build strong communities, fulfilling a lifelong goal of transforming the criminal justice system. As a senior program manager with the Center for Court Innovation’s treatment courts team, Alejandra partners with local and national justice system practitioners to improve their drug treatment courts, develop statewide plans to address substance use, and implement opioid courts.

Changemakers in Action: Joe Barrett

Women Turning Ideas Into Actions

Kristina, Lise, and Kiran turn ideas into action.

Statewide Panel Highlights the Success of Young Adult Justice Initiative

Join Judge Jared R. Rice to learn about the successes of Opportunity Youth Part.

2021 Highlights: A Year of Growth and Expansion

With your support of our team to spark change, we launched new programs, expanded others, and created new digital resources to reach further than ever.

The American South: Building Trust, Creating Change

From Ideas to Action in the South

Changemakers in Action: Saadiq Newton-Boyd

Saadiq Newton-Boyd knows from his experience with Brooklyn Justice Initiatives that you have to genuinely see potential in the community and let its members lead the way on the solutions to enact positive change.

Community Programming as a Response to Crime

People who are arrested for low-level charges across New York City can resolve their cases without ever stepping into a courtroom.

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.

Healing from Conflict: Restorative Approaches and a Path Forward for Justice

Join us virtually on January 14 to learn how expanding restorative approaches to justice will benefit communities and society at large.

Students Win NPR Podcast Award

Out of thousands of entries, our kids have won NPR’s student podcast competition.

Safer Streets, Safer City

Every year, dangerous drivers kill more than 35,000 people in car crashes across the United States, and recently, the numbers have been increasing.

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