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Jun 30, 2023
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New Data Hubs Show Local Impact of Mass Incarceration in California and Louisiana
There is growing consensus that mass incarceration does not make communities…
Mar 16, 2023
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Increasing Prison Wages to Dollars Just Makes Sense
During the past 22 years of my incarceration, I’ve witnessed many changes in…
Feb 07, 2023
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Black Leaders Who Used the Law to Reform Prisons from Within
Painting of Martin Sostre by Jerry Ross.
Effecting change from within the…
Feb 01, 2023
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New York City’s New Mental Health Plan is Dangerous
Late last year, New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued a directive that…
Jan 24, 2023
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Actions You Can Take to Advance Justice Reform in 2023
As this new year rings in, nearly 2 million
people are locked in U.S. jails…
Jan 18, 2023
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New Yorkers Can’t Afford Another Year of Death in Our Jails
In 2021, Rikers Island was in readily apparent crisis. Jail staff stopped…
Jan 10, 2023
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2023: What’s Ahead in the Fight for Justice and True Public Safety
In 2023, the window of opportunity for true justice is open. Despite the $157…
Jan 05, 2023
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For Decades, Los Angeles Jailed People with Mental Health Needs. Now, It’s Finally Prioritizing Treatment
Illustration by Michelle Garcia.
The Los Angeles jail system is the largest…
Dec 22, 2022
Media Coverage
PRESS RELEASE
Vera Institute and NYIC On New York State Legislature’s One-House Budget Resolutions
Mar 14, 2022
PRESS RELEASE
Vera Institute of Justice on the Anniversary of the “Care First, Jails Last” Alternatives to Incarceration Report
Mar 10, 2022
PRESS RELEASE
Prison Populations Declined Only 1.1% In 2021, With 19 States And The Federal Government Increasing Prison Incarceration
Mar 10, 2022
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Prison Education Programs: What to Know
US NEWS & WORLD REPORT
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‘Constantly afraid’: immigrants on life under the US government’s eye
The Guardian
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Mayor Adams Guns for Bail Reform
The Village Voice