Centering Racial Justice in Prosecution Reform
The Vera Institute of Justice and the Institute for Innovation in Prosecution launch Motion for Justice website to redefine role of prosecutors and address racial inequity in criminal legal systems.
At a time of unprecedented challenge, we’re fighting for justice reform built on bedrock American values and grounded in action at the state and local level.
Vera is committed to
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Truth in Numbers
Racial Disparities in Police Killings
Months from now, a judge and jury will consider what happened in Minneapolis in the early morning of May 25, 2020. They’ll watch the footage of Officer Chauvin, knee on Floyd’s neck, his own hand casually in his pocket. They’ll be reminded that this police encounter was sparked by nothing more than an alleged counterfeit $20 bill. Twenty dollars. ...
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Nicholas Turner
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Frankie Wunschel
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Ending Police Violence and Ensuring Accountability
Systemic policing reform is long overdue
The Hidden Curve
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