Columbia; Cortland; Dutchess; Monroe; Oneida; Schuyler; Tioga; and Tompkins Counties, NY
Helping counties in New York State to examine their PINS systems (Persons in Need of Supervision) and develop strategies for providing more efficient and effective services for court-involved youth
Davidson County, TN; Hennepin County, MN
Helping corrections officials collaborate with domestic violence victim advocates and other nonprofit agencies to intervene with returning prisoners before their release and improve safety for families
Dorchester District, MA; Milwaukee County, WI; and Washtenaw County, MI
Coordinating the work of local criminal justice agencies to test the effectiveness of combining strong judicial oversight of domestic violence offenders with extensive graduated sanctions and comprehensive services for victims
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
Assisting Special Counsel to Los Angeles County in monitoring the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and issuing semi-annual reports featuring research findings and related recommendations
Multnomah County, OR
Helping paroling authorities and community supervision officials collaborate with domestic violence victim advocates and other nonprofit agencies to strengthen measures to hold returning prisoners accountable and improve safety for families
New York City Administration for Children's Services
Developing training and resources to improve the school performance of children in foster care
helping child welfare and juvenile justice officials work together to avoid unnecessarily detaining young offenders in foster care
New York City Department of Education
Developing ways of recognizing and responding therapeutically to children who have lost a loved one to reduce truancy and violence
New York City Department of Juvenile Justice
Testing a portable drug treatment program for kids moving through the juvenile justice system
helping child welfare and juvenile justice officials work together to avoid unnecessarily detaining young offenders in foster care
New York City Department of Probation
Developing a community-based placement program for juvenile offenders who would otherwise be placed in upstate secure facilities
New York City Mayor's Office of the Criminal Justice Coordinator
Testing a portable drug treatment program for kids moving through the juvenile justice system
developing a community-based placement program for juvenile offenders who would otherwise be placed in upstate secure facilities
New York City Police Department
Developing strategies to improve police outreach to community leaders and to better engage new immigrant groups
Pittsburgh Police Department
Documenting Pittsburgh's innovative response to court monitoring of police activities
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