Claire DeWind is a senior research and data associate with the Data Analytics and Applied Research team, overseeing all things data at Brownsville Community Justice Center and Red Hook Community Court. Before joining the Center, she worked as an analyst for the Queens Supervised Release Program at the New York City Criminal Justice Agency. Claire holds a B.A. in social work from St. Olaf College and a Master of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis. She is a licensed master social worker in the state of New York.
Why Community Justice Is at the Heart of Our Mission
As our work has evolved, our mission has only become stronger and clearer. That’s why we’re updating our mission statement to reflect the approach at the heart of all of our work: Community Justice.
Summer in New York brings people out into the neighborhood for fun, joy, and connection. As the season draws to a close, take a look at some summer events we hosted to share resources with the community and build relationships.
Everyone deserves meaningful opportunities to make a stable living. For our teams across the city, that raises a critical question: What does it look like to build economic justice from the ground up?
Meaning, joy, and beauty are at the heart of safe communities. Take a look at some recent design projects we've supported to reinvent public spaces, build community, and encourage hope and healing through self-expression.