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The research, policy briefs, guides, and findings housed in this library share the successes and challenges of building community justice. You can also explore podcast episodes from New Thinking and videos that showcase our work.

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Strengthening CARE Courts: Advancing Justice System Responsibility and Accountability for Program Participants
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  • Strengthening CARE Courts: Advancing Justice System Responsibility and Accountability for Program Participants

    In 2024, California's Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act established CARE Courts to connect people struggling with serious mental illnesses to voluntary treatment, housing, and other supportive services through a civil pathway prior to any contact with the criminal justice system. CARE Court partners are responsible for working together to link individuals to crucial services—this explainer lays out the roles, responsibilities, and accountability measures of each partner required to support successful outcomes for CARE participants.

    Jul 31, 2025

    “Books take me outside this place.” — How the Inside Literary Prize Traverses Prison Walls
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  • “Books take me outside this place.” — How the Inside Literary Prize Traverses Prison Walls

    The Inside Literary Prize is the first US literary prize awarded by incarcerated people. Bringing incarcerated people to the forefront of cultural conversations, the power of books is used to celebrate our shared humanity. Watch this video to learn more about the Prize and hear directly from the judges at Edna Mahan Correctional Facility about what it means to them.

    Jul 11, 2025

    Family Justice Initiative: Preliminary Report and Recommendations

    Family Justice Initiative: Preliminary Report and Recommendations

    The Family Justice Initiative seeks to forge a fair, equitable, and sustainable path forward for Family Court and its system partners to better serve all New Yorkers. In response to documented statewide challenges facing Family Court, the Initiative is a collaborative approach that prioritizes areas for improvement, identifies promising programs, and explores new ideas to strengthen families, reduces unnecessary system involvement, and breaks intergenerational cycles of trauma.

    Feb 7, 2025

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