Why Supporting Families Is Crucial to Strong Communities
For many families, contact with the legal system comes after years of struggling to meet basic needs. When we invest in solutions that respond to those needs both inside and outside of the courts, we pave the way for safer, stronger communities.
Over the past decade, the Strong Starts Court Initiative has worked to transform the family court process to focus on strengthening parents’ relationships with their babies.
The causes of crime and violence are many and complex. But there are also many approaches to end this violence that do not rely on over-policing—like improving access to education, economic mobility, and quality housing.
After more than 20 years working in investment banking, Geri Neglia viewed the retirement of her former boss as a chance to try something new. Hoping to work closer to home she applied for the position of office manager at the Staten Island Justice Center. Read how she is making change.
Thank you for all you’ve done to support the Center for Court Innovation! At a time when change is possible, your donations help reduce the jail population while keeping communities safe.
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.
