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How to Close Rikers Island

The New York Times

The New York Times editorial explores the decline in crime in New York over the past three decades and endorses a plan to replace NYC's notorious Rikers Island jail facility, citing our analysis of how "sweeping" changes to evidence-sharing rules are helping to make closure possible.

Low-Level Crimes Avoid Court with Art

WNYC

People arrested for low-level crimes in Brooklyn are getting a chance to avoid the court system if they participate in an art course offered by our Project Reset. A a two-hour class at the Brooklyn Museum helps them reflect on justice and accountability.

Project Reset: Art Sessions Instead of Jail

New York Daily News

Project Reset's goal is “ending a criminal justice system that turns minor offenses, minor crimes into lifelong problems,” New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson said at an event at the Brooklyn Museum that marked the citywide expansion of the program.

Avoiding Prosecution of Minor Offenses through Art

abc7 New York

Project Reset expands to all of Brooklyn in partnership with the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office and the Brooklyn Museum. Our program allows people arrested for low-level offenses to participate in an art course and avoid court and a criminal record.

Are Efforts to Improve ‘Fairness’ Enough?

The Crime Report

In an effort to improve fairness, a Manhattan courthouse made physical improvements to the building itself and implemented changes in how judges and court officers interacted with visitors. The Crime Report highlights findings from our recent study that these efforts aren't enough on their own to change perceptions of the justice system.

The Courtroom of the Future Practices Restorative Justice

NationSwell

A profile of the peacemaking program at our Red Hook Community Justice Center, where storytelling moves justice "towards reconciliation and rehabilitation." Sessions led by trained facilitators bring together everyone involved in a case, offering them a chance to apologize and a chance to forgive.

Brownsville Programs Enrich the Neighborhood

PIX 11 News

New York City Councilmember Alicka Ampry Samuel tours local programs enriching the neighborhood on Belmont Avenue in Brownsville, Brooklyn, including our Brownsville Community Justice Center.

Music Program Brings Bed-Stuy NYCHA Development Together

The Brooklyn Eagle

From Blocks to Beats is a 6-month music program that teaches youth how to make and perform music, in partnership with the Mayor’s Action Plan for Neighborhood Safety and Tompkins Houses. The program's first graduation event included 10 graduates and a night filled with powerful performances before a cheering audience.

Victory Over Violence: The Near Westside Peacemaking Project

News Channel 9

In a "Victory Over Violence" segment on News Channel 9, Syracuse reporter Jennifer Sanders talks with Leah Russell of our Near Westside Peacemaking Project about the community-based conflict resolution work in the neighborhood and a resident-led community impact team to empower residents to enact change.

Video Helps Domestic Violence Victims — When Courts Have It

Law 360

In certain jurisdictions, domestic violence survivors can seek temporary restraining orders via video conferencing tools. The technology is become more widely available and can ease the first step of receiving services to "dramatically improve their ability to feel safe," according to our managing director and general counsel Liberty Aldrich.

Electronic Monitoring Technology Must Be Regulated