Eric Lee - Center for Justice Innovation

Eric is the founder of Bennett Midland LLC, a management consulting company based in New York City. He has developed innovative solutions to address problems in urban planning, community and economic development and criminal justice, working with mayors and other civic leaders in New York City and across the United States. Eric Lee served as senior policy advisor for New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and was part of the founding team of the Center for Justice Innovation. He also serves on the board of directors of the Center for an Urban Future. Eric is a graduate of Vassar College and holds a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Eric's Updates

Expanding the Toolkit: Mental Health Diversion in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is home to the largest jail population in the United States. A mental health diversion pilot provides supportive services instead of jail.

Brooklyn Mental Health Court Helps People Leave Jail During COVID Crisis

The Court is supporting people with critical mental health needs who are being released early from New York City jails.

Helping Those Most Affected by COVID-19

Zip code data shows residents in certain communities are experiencing disproportionately higher rates of COVID-19 infection.

Project Reset: Resolving Criminal Cases in a Pandemic

Thousands of court cases are being delayed across the country by the coronavirus, leaving many defendants in limbo still facing charges.