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Voices of Justice: Multiple Pathways to Healing from Intimate Partner Violence

A conversation with Rebecca Thomforde on why addressing intimate partner violence is needed for community justice, how responses have shifted over the past three decades, and what the future of this work looks like.

The Secret to Our RISE Program? It Starts with a Conversation.

Al-Tabar Hudgins, a program manager on the Center's RISE team, shares how he approaches the work for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Gene A. Johnson, Jr. Associate Director, Supervised Release Program, Center for Justice Innovation

This Relationship Education Program Begins with Awareness

What seven years of Tactics & Choices taught us, and why the program has a new name.

30 Years of Community Justice: James Brodick and Rasmia Kirmani

James Brodick and Rasmia Kirmani sit down to discuss how the community safety landscape has changed, the ecosystem of community justice, and moving at the speed of trust.

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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.

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All Eyes On Us: A Report on Youth Social Media and Surveillance

Youth are misinformed about how their social media is monitored and made vulnerable to unfair consequences.

Working through COVID-19 at Newark Community Solutions

Newark Community Solutions remains connected to the court, community partners, and participants.

NY’s Amended Bail Law—Here’s What the Changes Mean

We’ve crunched the numbers on the effects of New York’s revised bail law.

You’re Invited | Arts to Reimagine the System

Join us to learn how investing in the arts allows communities to thrive.

Students Win NPR Podcast Award

Out of thousands of entries, our kids have won NPR’s student podcast competition.

Our Commitment to Anti-Racism

We grieve the death of George Floyd and of all those who have been killed or victimized by police.

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.