Claire DeWind - Center for Justice Innovation

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.

Claire 's Updates

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The Do’s and Don’ts of AI in the Criminal Justice System

As artificial intelligence plays a growing role across our institutions, how can we make sure courts and justice systems use it responsibly?

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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.

Incarcerated Readers Receive Books for Second Annual Inside Literary Prize

Four new books have been selected for the 2025 Inside Literary Prize, the first major US book award judged by incarcerated people.

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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.