What can be done right now to end the United States' dubious distinction of having the highest rate of incarceration in the world? Written by Greg Berman, director of the Center for Court Innovation, and Julian Adler, director of policy and research, Start Here from The New Press offers a road map of concrete actions to reduce the number of people sent to jail and prison, highlighting key lessons from successful programs across the country.
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The Justice System Case for Radical Incrementalism
Citing the remarkable reductions in New York City's jail population, our Greg Berman and Julian Adler argue in Gotham Gazette that new legislation isn't required to achieve lasting reform of the justice system.
On 'New Thinking,' author John Pfaff outlines his argument for how prosecutors have contributed to mass incarceration and considers how much can be expected from the emerging breed of progressive D.A.'s This is the first in our podcast series on the power of prosecutors.
The Center for Court Innovation celebrated innovators in a variety of fields with a benefit on March 13, 2018. This video highlights the honorees and their work.
A Picture is Worth…
The Center for Court Innovation recently created three leadership councils to support staff and encourage inter-agency collaboration. At the first meeting of one council, illustrator Chrissie Bonner visually represents the Center’s dynamic structure.
