Criminal Law Reform

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

A leading legal defense organization representing over 25,000 Brooklynites a year was ready to amplify the grit and grace of its vision, its people, its clients, and community.

Celebrating depth and dignity in Osborne’s century-long commitment to comprehensive services for incarcerated people and their families.

Explore data about New Yorkers who were previously arrested, charged with an offense, and who were currently on pretrial release

The Justice Navigator helps law enforcement agencies and communities make data-driven changes that advance more equitable policing.

A campaign centered on saving public defense in the state of Louisiana.

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.

LAC fights discrimination, builds health equity, and restores opportunities for people with criminal records, substance use disorders, and HIV/AIDS.

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

Nearly 1 million undocumented immigrants live in New York State. Many are excluded from Federal COVID-19 emergency assistance funds.

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.

At this pivotal moment in sentencing reform, we should be building a more fair future. Instead, our leaders are using fear to double down on the status quo.

A more polished presence for the New York Association of Pretrial Services, whose members are dedicated to pretrial-release services and non-incarcerative alternatives for criminal cases.

Impact advocacy to change laws and practices that punish instead of promote public health.

A new kind of movement that trains and equips public defenders to coalesce their individual experiences into a nationwide push for a more compassionate justice system.

Nilda & her son fled violence only to be separated in the US. Together now & applying for asylum, they are among 1 million struggling to survive while they wait.

CJA works to reduce unnecessary pretrial detention in NYC.

Raising awareness about the punishing injustice of bail and pretrial incarceration.

A multimedia platform for public defenders and their clients to share stories and drive action.

Helping workforce members with criminal records write new chapters in their careers.