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How AI Highlights the Need for Better Mental Health Care

Our new brief outlines how concerns about AI and mental health treatment shed light on the need for accessible, high-quality care.

Voices of Justice: Aisha Greene on the Collective Work of Jail Reform

A conversation with Aisha S. Greene on community safety, reducing incarceration, and how to get the research in justice reform to stick.

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Designing Safe Summers

New community-led murals for Gun Violence Awareness Month showcase how art can cultivate safety and connection.

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4 Ways to Reimagine Justice in Local Courts

Our new report outlines key recommendations to help municipal courts deliver justice in more meaningful ways.

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Changing the Default Setting on the Justice System

A note from our CEO Courtney Bryan on the launch of Community Justice Solutions, our new venture to bring evidence-based innovations to courts and communities across the country.

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As AI Shapes the Future, Courts Can Learn from the Past

AI is already shaping the justice system. How can we make sure these technologies are used to make that system more, not less, human?

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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Cultivating Care and Community for Black History Month

Check out highlights from our Black History Month celebrations at the Staten Island Justice Center!

Voices of Justice: Twyla Carter on Driving Systemic Change

A conversation with Twyla Carter, Attorney-in-Chief and CEO of The Legal Aid Society.

New Leadership for Rikers: What’s Ahead?

Closing Rikers Island is the only way to ensure dignity and safety for all New Yorkers.

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Less Jail, More Safety?

Four findings from our new research on the impact of jail reduction reforms on public safety.

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Emily Galvin Almanza on Moving Past Punishment

On our New Thinking podcast, Emily Galvin Almanza talks about the urgent task of transforming the justice system.

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The Do’s and Don’ts of AI in the Criminal Justice System

As artificial intelligence plays a growing role across our institutions, how can we make sure courts and justice systems use it responsibly?

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Beyond Mass Incarceration: 3 Problems and 3 Solutions

Three core problems that stem from excessive incarceration—and practical responses to build a better justice system.

10 Wins for Safety and Justice in 2025

Take a look at some exciting new initiatives, milestones, and highlights from our teams across the Center this year.

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Affordability Isn’t Enough—We Need Safe, Healthy Homes

Poor housing conditions affect millions of people across the country, but there are ways to support families with getting the repairs they need.

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How Community Ambassadors Help Their Neighbors Secure Stable Housing

Amid a housing crisis that has left many feeling helpless, the Community Ambassadors program in Syracuse restores communication and trust.