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Vera’s experts conduct research and analysis and develop policies and programs in a variety of criminal and social justice fields. Their varied knowledge, background, and experience enable Vera to address the full spectrum of national and local justice issues.
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Director, Family Justice Program
Margaret works with corrections departments, juvenile justice agencies, and faith- and community-based organizations to support them in adopting family-focused and strength-based approaches. Before starting the Family Justice Program at Vera, Margaret was the director of training and technical assistance at Family Justice where she worked for three years. While at Family Justice, she led the development of the Relational Inquiry Tool as well as ongoing work with the Michigan Department of Corrections and California’s Division of Juvenile Justice. Prior to Family Justice, Margaret provided technical assistance to affordable housing developers and police as a program officer at LISC’s Community Safety Initiative. Margaret holds a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from Williams College and a Master of Public Administration from New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.
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From sentencing alternatives for parents like those in Washington State to a residential program in Brooklyn, criminal justice officials are finding new and cost-effective ways for people to serve time while staying connected to their children.
Despite the importance of family support for successful reentry into communities, some states are imposing charges that make it more difficult for loved ones to sustain communication with incarcerated people.
A dynamic group of advisers to Vera's Family Justice Program put their heads together yesterday at our New York office.
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Staff/ExpertFamily Justice Program
Margaret works with corrections departments, juvenile justice agencies, and faith- and community-based organizations to support them in adopting family-focused and strength-based approaches. Before starting the Family Justice Program at Vera, Margaret was the director of training and technical assistance at Family Justice where she worked for three years. While at Family Justice, she led the development of the Relational Inquiry Tool as well as ongoing work with the Michigan Department of Corrections and California’s Division of Juvenile Justice. Prior to Family Justice, Margaret provided technical assistance to affordable housing developers and police as a program officer at LISC’s Community Safety Initiative. Margaret holds a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from Williams College and a Master of Public Administration from New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.
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