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Juneteenth Is Incomplete While Slavery Persists in Prisons
As we celebrate Juneteenth, a federal holiday that commemorates the…
Jun 15, 2023
NEWS
Arrested While Bringing His Son Gifts—Then Deported
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) did not tell Ramon’s* family…
Jun 14, 2023
NEWS
We Founded a Youth Mentoring Program While in Prison, and It’s Saving Lives
A Change Comes From Within session.
The youth mentoring program Change Comes…
Jun 08, 2023
NEWS
Black Drivers Were Pulled Over Less Often After a Minnesota County Changed Its Policies
Police killed Philando Castile in July 2016 after pulling him over for driving…
Jun 07, 2023
NEWS
Why Are Louisiana Legislators Trying to Incarcerate More People?
Last month, Louisiana’s House of Representatives passed
a bill that would…
Jun 06, 2023
NEWS
22 People Have Died in New York City Jails Since the Start of Last Year
Joshua Valles died on Saturday after being held in custody on Rikers Island by…
Jun 02, 2023
NEWS
In Win for Criminal Legal System Reform, New Mexico Eliminates Criminal Court Fees for Adults
In April, New Mexico passed legislation to eliminate all post-adjudication…
Jun 01, 2023
NEWS
Society’s Problems Call for More Than Police
People across the United States agree that police should not be called on to…
May 18, 2023
NEWS
Children Suffer When Parents Are Imprisoned
Imprisoning parents hurts children. It increases children’s likelihood of…
May 11, 2023
NEWS
New Yorkers Have Known Bail Doesn’t Work for 60 Years. Why Are We Still Debating It?
New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
This spring, New York Governor Kathy Hochul…
May 04, 2023
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PRESS RELEASE
California Office of Youth and Community Restoration, Vera Institute of Justice Announce Ending Girls’ Incarceration in California County Selection
Apr 25, 2023
PRESS RELEASE
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. Norma Torres Will Introduce Historic Bill Establishing a Right to Federally Funded Counsel for All Immigrants Facing Removal Who Can’t Afford It
Apr 18, 2023
PRESS RELEASE
Vera Institute of Justice Launches Data Hub on Incarceration in Louisiana
Apr 03, 2023
NEWS
The pros and cons of ending cash bail
The Week