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Putting Families First in the State’s Family Court System

Family Justice Initiative recommendations aim to strengthen families and increase access to justice statewide.

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How Family Courts Can Help Build Community Justice

By bringing everyone to the table, family courts can break cycles of trauma and meet families’ needs.

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.

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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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

Thank you for being a part of our community and supporting our work to create a more effective justice system.

Investing in Community Justice

Community justice addresses a wide variety of problems, including over-incarceration and racial disparities.

What is the Price of Justice Initiative? A Q&A

This Q&A with Yolaine Menyard and Chidinma Ume provides an overview of the Price of Justice Initiative, which the Center for Court Innovation has been helping to implement with the support of the U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance.

California’s ‘Ability-to-Pay’ Calculator Reduces Burden of High Fines and Fees on Drivers

Drivers with fines and fees for traffic violations in California have a right to ask for relief, but the process can be time-consuming, requiring them to submit proof of economic hardship in court.

Celebrating 1,000 Graduates

Today, the Brooklyn Mental Health Court celebrated an important milestone: the successful graduation of its 1,000th participant.

Greg Berman to Step Down

Search launched to replace long-time leader after 25 years of service.