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Roy Austin Talks AI in the Justice System
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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.

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The Inequities of an Uncertain School Year

The Inequities of an Uncertain School Year

COVID-19’s toll has been immense—in human lives, in harm to communities, and in its impact on people’s livelihoods. 

Sep 22, 2020

Community Programming as a Response to Crime

Community Programming as a Response to Crime

People who are arrested for low-level charges across New York City can resolve their cases without ever stepping into a courtroom. 

Nov 19, 2021

Q&A with Judge Rice: Opportunity Youth Part Two-Year Anniversary

Q&A with Judge Rice: Opportunity Youth Part Two-Year Anniversary

Judge Jared R. Rice discusses the first two years of New Rochelle's Opportunity Youth Part, a program that addresses the needs of young people in the legal system by connecting them with the resources to divert or reduce their charges.

Nov 23, 2022

Changemakers in Action: Meet Sarah Reckess

Changemakers in Action: Meet Sarah Reckess

What started as part-time legal work as a brand new mom over 12 years ago has transformed into the role of program director for Sarah Reckess, who is leading and growing the Upstate New York office of the Center for Court Innovation. Based in Syracuse, Sarah’s team works within the court system and alongside communities throughout the Upstate New York region, from cities like Buffalo to rural communities east of Syracuse. 

Aug 16, 2022

Art Not Jail

Art Not Jail

Today, we celebrated the citywide expansion of Project Reset.

Oct 2, 2019

2021 Highlights: A Year of Growth and Expansion

2021 Highlights: A Year of Growth and Expansion

With your support of our team to spark change, we launched new programs, expanded others, and created new digital resources to reach further than ever.

Dec 23, 2021

Numbers and Narratives

Numbers and Narratives

Our annual report provides a snapshot of our ongoing efforts to promote reform and offer pathways out of the justice system.

Mar 29, 2019

From Pilot to Paradigm Shift: The Story of Project Reset

From Pilot to Paradigm Shift: The Story of Project Reset

From a small pilot program to a citywide model for reform, Project Reset’s growth stands as a powerful example of how modest experiments can turn into lasting changes.

Sep 19, 2023

Innovating from the Ground Up
Man in Newark Community Solutions hoodie and woman wearing black jacket over Center for Justice Innovation T-shirt sit on a ledge in front of outdoor mural

Innovating from the Ground Up

Our newly launched Innovation Fund invites our staff working directly with the communities we serve to pitch new ideas for creative ways to meet the needs they see every day.

May 28, 2025

Brownsville Stronger Together

Brownsville Stronger Together

Safety can't be produced by the justice system alone. The Brownsville Rapid Response Coalition was formed by neighborhood-based organizations in response to a mass shooting.

Aug 13, 2019