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Looking Back on 10 Years of Justice in Brooklyn

10 fun facts, stories, and reflections from 10 years of Brooklyn Justice Initiatives.

Young Researchers Investigate Gender Policies in NYC Schools

In this guest feature, young researchers with our Youth Action Institute take a close look at New York City's school policies regarding queer and trans youth, and offer up their bold vision for the future of gender education.

Join Us for Upcoming Events Across the City!

To round out another summer in justice, we're highlighting upcoming events from our programs and partners across New York.

A Supreme Court Decision Keeps Children in Their Communities

Native children navigating the child welfare system are uniquely vulnerable. Read about the recent Supreme Court decision that protects their right to stay connected to their families and communities—and the smaller, no less inspiring efforts to support them on the ground.

What You Need to Know About the Rikers Island Lawsuit

As violence has surged at Rikers Island, some have called for a federal takeover of New York City’s jail system. Here’s what you need to know.

Connecticut Prosecutors Take a Major Step Towards Change

We worked with Connecticut’s Department of Justice to create an action plan for reform. The results can serve as a guide for prosecutors nationwide.

Why Are Young New Yorkers Carrying Guns? A New Study Uncovers the Reasons

In our new study, 100 young New Yorkers open up about why they carry guns. Their answers point to widespread fear, and a need for new paths to safety.

Supervised Release gets critical $37 million boost thanks to Speaker Adams and Councilmember Rivera

A statement from Supervised Release operators on the city's $37 million investment.

Young People Re-Define What LGBTQIA+-Inclusive Schools Look Like

"All students should be able to navigate their identities with support and guidance, without gaps or exceptions." —Youth Action Institute Fellows

Making Space for Safety in Brownsville

Safety is a basic human need. In Brownsville, Brooklyn, young community leaders are building it with placekeeping, using creativity and design to bring neglected public spaces back to life.

Welcome to The Arc!

The Arc—a new space for ideas and insights on the future of justice—is now live!

Inclusive, Community-Led Research: What Is Participatory Action Research?

Too often, research in the justice field is divorced from the real experiences and needs of the people being studied. Participatory action research flips the script, giving communities the chance to tell their own stories—and to change them.

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