A Tenant Workbook: Preparing for Landlord/Tenant Court in Essex County, New Jersey
This workbook is meant to help tenants in Essex County, New Jersey navigate landlord tenant court proceedings. It can be used to help tenants gather important documents, organize facts, and...
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...
Opinion: We’ll Never Address NYC’s Mental Health Crisis Until We Stop Funneling People to Jails & Prisons
After years of struggling with a cycle of mental health crises and criminal justice involvement, Ibrahim Ayu—a community activist, attorney, and author—graduated from our Manhattan Misdemeanor Mental Health Court program...
Paying for the Right to Counsel: National Survey Findings on the Practice of Charging Public Defense Fees to Clients
The right to an attorney in a criminal case is a cornerstone of our justice system, yet in as many as 42 states today, people who can’t afford an attorney...
Reanimating Community Life Through Community Justice Centers
Amid growing concerns about the decline in civic engagement, institutions and spaces that revitalize community and make room for collective problem-solving are more important than ever. A powerful example, writes...
