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DV RISC: A New Resource to Prevent Domestic Violence Homicides

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.

Oct 22, 2021

Celebrating Indigenous People’s Day

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.

Oct 11, 2021

Expanding Services, Reducing Harm

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.

Oct 8, 2021

What Does The Path to Safety and Justice Look Like?

What Does The Path to Safety and Justice Look Like?

How can we support people-centered approaches that provide justice and safety for all? Join our executive director Courtney Bryan. Save the date: 10/28/2021

Oct 8, 2021

Changemakers in Action: Nida Abbasi

Changemakers in Action: Nida Abbasi

Nida Abbasi works across the country to help courts and communities reduce trauma around cases involving family and gender-based violence.

Oct 7, 2021

Supporting Parents, Healing Families

Supporting Parents, Healing Families

Using supportive strategies, the Center for Court Innovation’s family and child programming has helped parents reconnect with their children, making meaningful contributions to their development, and begin familial healing.

Oct 4, 2021

The Crisis on Rikers: The Time for Action is Now

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.

Oct 1, 2021

Supporting Children in the Justice System

Supporting Children in the Justice System

When children and youth have to go through the justice system, either as a victim of or witness to a crime, it can be confusing, distressing, and even re-traumatizing.

Sep 28, 2021

4 Ways to Maintain the Safety and Dignity of LGBTQ+ Youth

4 Ways to Maintain the Safety and Dignity of LGBTQ+ Youth

How do we maintain the safety and dignity of LGBTQ+ youth through their mandated contact with city systems—schools, foster care, and juvenile justice? Our Youth Justice Board is seeking to answer that question.

Aug 28, 2021

Meet Our Changemakers – Hailey and Jennelle

Meet Our Changemakers – Hailey and Jennelle

We're proud of the work we do at the Center for Court Innovation and especially proud of our staff. As we mark our 25th anniversary, we're introducing you to 25 people on our team who help us pursue justice and equity, and create safe, healthy, and thriving communities.

Aug 28, 2021