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Crime and the Courts: The Future of Criminal Justice in the City

Chicago Policy Review

Chicago Policy Review interviews Greg Berman, discussing the Center for Court Innovation's work and the importance of an effective criminal justice system.

How Crown Heights Healed Itself

New York Daily News

An op-ed by Errol Louis on the efforts of local residents, politicians, and community organizations, including the Crown Heights Community Mediation Center, to end violence in Crown Heights.

Youth in Sex Trade Not All Young Girls With Pimps, Study Shows

Youth Today

Youth Today reports on the findings of the Center for Court Innovation's research on youth involved in the sex trade, noting that policymakers should consider the diverse experiences of youth when deciding how to provide services.

New study: Far Fewer Juveniles Engaged in Sex Trade than Previously Estimated

Washington Post

The Washington Post highlights findings of our recent study Youth Involvement in the Sex Trade.

Bail or Bust

The Life of the Law

The Life of the Law features the supervised release program at Brooklyn Justice Initiatives in a radio report on bail reform efforts in New York City.

For Victims of Sex Trafficking, A Therapeutic Court Provides A Way Out

WFYI Indianapolis

WFYI Indianapolis reports on therapeutic interventions for victims of sex trafficking, including the CATCH Court in Columbus and the Midtown Community Court in New York City.

A Dream You Can Taste

The Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal profiles a Brownsville community bakery, and the Brownsville Community Justice Center's role in supporting it.

Can We Curb Gun Violence By Treating It Like a Disease?

TIME

This TIME Magazine op-ed examines how Save Our Streets in Brooklyn and similar programs nationwide reduce gun violence in their neighborhoods. (Subscription Required)

Time for Change: We Spend a Day with Ruby-Beth Buitekant and G-Shock

Paper Magazine

Paper Magazine profiles Ruby-Beth Buitekant and her work to reduce gun violence with Youth Organizing to Save Our Streets at the Crown Heights Community Mediation Center.

Vance announces $78M in funding for new anti-crime programs

Politico

Politico covers the expansion of Project Reset, a pre-arraignment diversion program for young adult criminal defendants ages 16 and 17, to the entire borough of Manhattan.

When Prison Is Not the Answer

The Atlantic

This feature in The Atlantic examines the Orange County Community Court and its work to reduce the use of incarceration.

A Judge Explains How to Change America’s Twisted Bail System

Vice

In this interview with Vice, New York State Judge George A. Grasso discusses efforts to reform New York's bail system.

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