New York Times Op-Ed
There's a Strong Case for Sticking with Bail Reform
There's a Strong Case for Sticking with Bail Reform
Crime in New York is at historic lows. Yet critics of bail reform, which went into effect on January 1, 2020, have been hard at work warning that bail reform endangers public safety—claiming that the law has led to a surge in crime. But, as these fact sheets demonstrates, it is far too early to reach any conclusion about the impact of bail reform.
A Vision for Change
NEW YORK, NY – This week, the Vera Institute of Justice’s board of trustees elected Damien Dwin, co-founder and CEO of Brightwood Capital, as its new chair. Beginning his tenure during a critical election year, Dwin will lead the 18 current trustees devoted to Vera’s mission to drive change, build, and improve justice systems that ensure fairness, ...