On our New Thinking podcast, an audio portrait of Make It Happen, our program working with young men of color in Crown Heights, Brooklyn affected by violence. Through interviews with participants and practitioners, the episode explores the intersections of trauma, involvement with the justice system, and the lived experience of race.
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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.
Ontario's Community Justice Hubs Inspired by Red Hook, Brooklyn
The Toronto Star reports on our work assisting Ontario implement three new community justice "hubs," a model inspired by the success of our Red Hook Community Justice Center.
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.
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.
A Fresh Coat for Earth Day
Red Hook Community Justice Center and Center for Court Innovation staff, along with partner organizations, the New York City Police Department, and community service participants tackle a long graffiti-covered stretch of metal fencing near the waterfront in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
