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The Vera Institute of Justice combines expertise in research, demonstration projects, and technical assistance to help leaders in government and civil society improve the systems people rely on for justice and safety.
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Juvenile Justice That is Safe and Smart
New York City’s courts began holding weekend arraignments for juveniles on May 31, 2008. At a press conference announcing this reform, Mayor Bloomberg also unveiled a new risk assessment tool, developed by the Vera Institute of Justice’s Center on Youth Justice, to help inform juvenile detention decisions. The city has implemented the tool alongside several alternative to detention (ATD) programs, also developed with the help of Vera’s Center on Youth Justice. The innovation has been cited in a recent New York Times article.
Vera in Washington, DC
Vera established an office in Washington D.C., to bring its unique expertise more directly to bear on important national policy debates related to the administration of justice.
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