The Arc - Center for Justice Innovation

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Voices of Justice: Why Restorative Justice?

A conversation with Kellsie Sayers, Erica Wright, and Hillary Packer on the transformative power of restorative justice.

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How Restorative Justice Circles Help People Heal

Connection and understanding are basic human needs. In the wake of harm and conflict, restorative justice circles bring those needs back into focus.

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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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The New Initiative Mobilizing Men Against Gender-Based Violence

The Men Rising Initiative engages men leading gun violence prevention work in the effort to put a stop to violence against women.

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Voices of Justice: Thaddeus Canty on Leading the Red Hook Community Justice Center

A conversation with Thaddeus Canty, Project Director of the Red Hook Community Justice Center.

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Access to Justice

Building Justice in the Court System

Housing Justice

Investing in Communities

People-Centered Responses

Reducing Harm and Violence

Women, Girls, and Gender Justice

463 Results

A New Way to Handle Arrests

One example of our efforts to reduce the negative impacts of justice-system involvement is Project Reset.

2018 Community Courts and Public Safety Conference

Community Courts and Public Safety 2018

We host an international conference every two years dedicated to innovations in community justice. Our most recent event took place in Birmingham, Alabama in May 2018.

Start Here: A Road Map to Reducing Mass Incarceration

Out now from The New Press, Start Here: A Road Map to Reducing Mass Incarceration articulates a new approach to justice reform that emphasizes the value of community engagement and human dignity.

Working Across the U.S. to Improve Justice

The Center for Court Innovation helps reformers across the country—and around the world—solve problems and deliver more effective and humane justice.

Funding Available for Community Justice

We are delighted to announce we are now accepting applications for our 2018 Community Court Grant Program. The deadline is May 30th.

Leaders of Tomorrow

Meet this year's recipients of our Alfred Siegel Scholarship at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, an award recognizing students with a commitment to public service.

Celebrating Innovators

More than 250 people attended our “Celebrating Innovators” benefit at The Rubin Museum of Art. The event honored change-makers from a variety of fields who have worked to improve the quality of life and justice in New York. Tony- and Emmy Award-winning actor Jeffrey Wright served as the master of ceremonies.

Celebrating Innovators

Over 250 people attended our “Celebrating Innovators” benefit at The Rubin Museum of Art on March 13.

National training on community courts – May 7-9, 2018 in Birmingham, Alabama

Please join us in Birmingham, Alabama, May 7-9, to discuss and learn more about how local justice systems can work with communities to increase public safety.

Just Released! Start Here: A Road Map To Reducing Mass Incarceration

What can be done right now to reduce the number of people sent to jail and prison?

Downtown Library Welcomes Spokane Community Court with Open Arms

The community court in downtown Spokane represents a marriage of two venerable pillars of democracy: the courthouse and the library.

Voices of Justice: Why Restorative Justice?

How Restorative Justice Circles Help People Heal

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

The New Initiative Mobilizing Men Against Gender-Based Violence

Voices of Justice: Thaddeus Canty on Leading the Red Hook Community Justice Center

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A New Way to Handle Arrests

2018 Community Courts and Public Safety Conference

Community Courts and Public Safety 2018

Start Here: A Road Map to Reducing Mass Incarceration

Working Across the U.S. to Improve Justice

Funding Available for Community Justice

Leaders of Tomorrow

Celebrating Innovators

Celebrating Innovators

National training on community courts – May 7-9, 2018 in Birmingham, Alabama

Just Released! Start Here: A Road Map To Reducing Mass Incarceration

Downtown Library Welcomes Spokane Community Court with Open Arms