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Claire DeWind

Senior Research and Data Associate

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.

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This Court Aims to Build Safety by Focusing on the Individual
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  • This Court Aims to Build Safety by Focusing on the Individual

    By offering people the support and resources they need to find a better path, Manhattan’s Felony Alternative to Incarceration Court is working to build a safer New York for us all.

    Feb 18, 2025

    The Human Costs of Fines and Fees
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  • The Human Costs of Fines and Fees

    Fines and fees add to the burden on people navigating the justice system, making it harder to get back on their feet. There’s a better path to safety.

    Feb 4, 2025

    A Constitutional Right, But Public Defense Comes with a Fee
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  • A Constitutional Right, But Public Defense Comes with a Fee

    More than 60 years after the Supreme Court guaranteed the right to an attorney for those who can’t afford one, public defense attorneys still often come with a price. Our new report takes a closer look at the role of defender fees across the country.

    Jan 22, 2025