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The Human Costs of Fines and Fees
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The Human Costs of Fines and Fees

Fines and fees add to the burden on people navigating the justice system, making it harder to get back on their feet. There’s a better path to safety.

Feb 4, 2025

A Constitutional Right, But Public Defense Comes with a Fee
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A Constitutional Right, But Public Defense Comes with a Fee

More than 60 years after the Supreme Court guaranteed the right to an attorney for those who can’t afford one, public defense attorneys still often come with a price. Our new report takes a closer look at the role of defender fees across the country.

Jan 22, 2025

10 Milestones in Community Justice in 2024

10 Milestones in Community Justice in 2024

Look back at some creative new initiatives, fresh perspectives on justice policy, and milestones in Community Justice from our teams across the Center.

Dec 11, 2024

Giving Thanks for Community

Giving Thanks for Community

This Thanksgiving, our teams and community partners are working together to make sure everyone has delicious meals to share with family and friends.

Nov 27, 2024

Investing in Community, by Community

Investing in Community, by Community

To build lasting safety, we need to invest in communities. Through a unique model of civic engagement, our team puts resident voices at the center of those investments.

Nov 21, 2024

Meeting the Needs of Veterans in the Justice System

Meeting the Needs of Veterans in the Justice System

By building effective, people-centered practices in veterans treatment courts across the country, we can strengthen networks of support for our veterans to keep them in their communities and connected to the services they need.

Nov 11, 2024

Healing Together from Domestic Violence

Healing Together from Domestic Violence

Healing and accountability took center stage at our RISE team's Domestic Violence Awareness Month rally and resource fair in Harlem.

Oct 30, 2024

To End Domestic Violence, We Need a Holistic Approach

To End Domestic Violence, We Need a Holistic Approach

Despite the devastating impacts of intimate partner violence on communities across the country, traditional responses to it often fall short of what survivors and the people most impacted really need. In working with survivors in New York City and nationwide, we've seen firsthand the importance of taking a multifaceted approach to ending domestic violence.

Oct 29, 2024