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Thank you, Changemaker!

Thank you for your commitment to making our world better and being a Changemaker with us this Giving Tuesday! Together we can build a more fair, humane justice system and thriving communities.

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.

Changemakers in Action: Anna Pomper

Anna Pomper believes that we can work towards healing through people-centered justice: how we treat each other and how we address harm when it’s caused.

Helping Families Heal

A recent evaluation found that families involved in our programming have fewer subsequent child welfare cases than families who had not received enhanced support.

Changemakers in Action: Kiran Malpe

Kiran Malpe believes her role as clinical director for the Strong Starts Court Initiative is about “being a voice for the voiceless, the babies and young parents who often get lost in the shuffle."

In Case You Missed It: Watch Our Virtual Event

This Just In: The Path to Safety and Justice was an insider look at the current state of justice reform and the efforts the Center for Court Innovation is leading to create a fair and effective system.

Supporting Communities to End Domestic Violence

Gun violence and intimate partner violence are closely, and dangerously, interconnected. Our survivor-informed, community-based approach helps prevent harm and support healthy relationships.

Changemakers in Action: Orleny Rojas

Orleny Rojas, who serves as deputy director of Criminal Court Operations, believes sustainable change starts with small acts.

DV RISC: A New Resource to Prevent Domestic Violence Homicides

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Center for Court Innovation launched DVRISC.org, a national resource center designed to reduce risk and prevent homicide in intimate partner violence cases.

Celebrating Indigenous People’s Day

Celebrate Indigenous People’s Day with us by recognizing the incredible work being done by tribal justice systems across the United States.

Expanding Services, Reducing Harm

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we are highlighting the work of our gender and family justice team which helps communities and courts respond to intimate partner violence.

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