Investing in Futures
Economic and Fiscal Benefits of Postsecondary Education in Prison
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
Featured Work
“Don’t Steal These”
Changing how black people are treated in America requires us to embrace black history in all its power
The typical American curriculum, historically, teaches on the topic of black people in America through the lens of slavery and the civil rights movement. These are important parts of our history but they are not exhaustive. As Malcolm X said, “Our history did not begin in chains.” Yet, most black history timelines start with slavery. This creates s...
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William Snowden
Every Three Seconds
Unlocking Police Data on Arrests
The launch of Arrest Trends marks Vera’s most recent effort to reduce the criminal justice system’s footprint—by unlocking key policing data and, in doing so, elevating the narrative of overreliance on arrests and the need for viable alternatives. In this report, readers will find information about the need for greater access to policing data, an o...
Embracing Human Dignity
Annual Report 2018
