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Inside Literary Prize 2026 Shortlist Announced

Hundreds of incarcerated judges will select winner of the nation's first major book prize decided exclusively by people in prison.

The Center and Columbia University Offer Postdoctoral Fellowship

This postdoctoral fellowship will focus primarily on forensic assessment with an opportunity to provide psychotherapy to people returning from incarceration.

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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.

Voices of Justice: Twyla Carter on Driving Systemic Change

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

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Women, Girls, and Gender Justice

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Treatment Not Jail

Approximately 45 percent of people in our Supervised Release Program are flagged for potential mental health needs.

Expanding the Toolkit: Mental Health Diversion in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is home to the largest jail population in the United States. A mental health diversion pilot provides supportive services instead of jail.

Brooklyn Mental Health Court Helps People Leave Jail During COVID Crisis

The Court is supporting people with critical mental health needs who are being released early from New York City jails.

Helping Those Most Affected by COVID-19

Zip code data shows residents in certain communities are experiencing disproportionately higher rates of COVID-19 infection.

Project Reset: Resolving Criminal Cases in a Pandemic

Thousands of court cases are being delayed across the country by the coronavirus, leaving many defendants in limbo still facing charges.

The COVID Crisis: Red Hook Justice Center Assesses (and Responds to) Community Needs

Even with all its staff working from home, the Red Hook Community Justice Center is continuing to engage clients and the community.

Supervised Release is Keeping Thousands off Rikers Island

In an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19, New York City has begun releasing people from its jails.

Keeping Our Community Safe

We are taking all necessary precautions to safeguard the health of our staff and clients—and do all we can to support the communities we serve.

Brownsville Center wins prize, the State of the Judiciary, and more

The last few weeks at the Center for Court Innovation have been a busy and exciting time. Here are a few highlights.

Announcing our New Executive Director

Courtney Bryan named director of Center for Court Innovation.

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.

2019 Impact: 77,000 People Served

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