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Vera’s Family Justice Program helps corrections, parole, and probation staff draw on families as a positive influence for their loved ones in the justice system. This five minute video, developed with support from the Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Public Welfare Foundation, depicts how this approach is being implemented by corrections, parole and probation in Oklahoma City. The video was directed by Brian Quist.
The Vera Institute of Justice Research Department Guest Speaker Series featured Martin Horn, distinguished lecturer at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, on April 29, 2010. In this presentation, Horn draws on his extensive experience and insight to highlight key areas in which more research and information could substantially improve the performance of justice institutions like courts, parole, and prisons.
The Vera Institute of Justice Research Department Guest Speaker Series featured Jacob I. Stowell, assistant professor of criminal justice and criminology, University of Massachusetts, on March 29, 2010. In this podcast, Professor Stowell discusses his research, methods, and findings regarding the relationship between immigration, deportation, and violent crime.
Just 'Cause is the quarterly newsletter of the Vera Institute of Justice and is produced by the Communications Department. This issue includes the following articles:
11:24 minutes (10.44 MB)In this podcast, Vera senior program associate, Rodolfo Estrada, and Youth Justice Board members discuss resources for immigrant parents whose children have come in contact with the law.
Vera Institute of Justice Research Department Speaker Series with Steve Penrod, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice. The interview was conducted at The Vera Institute of Justice on March 30, 2010.
Children who “age out” of foster care—who reach adulthood without returning to their birth families or being adopted—often approach the transition to independence with few skills and a limited support network. Many end up homeless, unemployed, or incarcerated. This report summarizes an implementation study of the Academy, a New York City program for older youth transitioning out of the foster care system that launched in 2007.
Besiki Kutateladze, Associate Research Director of the Prosecution and Racial Justice Program, discusses his book "Is America really so punitive?: Exploring a Continuum of U.S. State Criminal Justice Policies," published in December 2009.
Correctional facilities throughout the United States are home to a growing number of older adults with extensive, costly medical needs. This report examines statutes related to the early release of geriatric inmates in 15 states and the District of Columbia and concludes that these provisions are rarely used, despite the potential of reduced costs at minimal risk to public safety. The author identifies factors that help explain the discrepancy and provides recommendations for addressing it.
Just 'Cause is the quarterly newsletter of the Vera Institute of Justice and is produced by the Communications Department. This issue includes the following articles:
