Vera Institute of Justice

Using Data to Confront Two Tragic Legacies of the U.S. War on Drugs

Uncovering the true cost of policing in dozens of cities across America.

A resource hub that equips prosecutors—the legal system’s powerful gatekeepers and decision makers—to reduce racism-fueled harm to Black and brown communities.

Working cooperatively to honor heritage and build trust in programs that restore dignity to young adults in the criminal legal system.

Highlighting how communities are mobilizing to provide safe, inclusive, and non-escalatory support to folks experiencing behavioral health crises.

Every person deserves the right to legal representation, regardless of immigration status.

Shining a light on how U.S. cities responded — or didn't — to the coronavirus crisis within the prison system.

Fueled by new leadership, Vera Institute of Justice was ready to channel the political and social upheaval of the 2010s into a radical repositioning.