Vera Institute of Justice

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Championing Dignity

Addressing Harm and Improving Prison Culture through Anti-Racism

October 27, 2021

Featured Work

A Toolkit for Jail Decarceration in Your Community

Jennifer Peirce, Madeline Bailey, Sandhya Kajeepeta, Candice Crutchfield

October 12, 2021

Illustrations by Michelle Garcia

ICE’s Deadly Practice of Abandoning Immigrants with Disabilities and Mental Illnesses on the Street

Erica Bryant

September 14, 2021

How the American Rescue Plan Can Support Immigrant Communities

An equitable recovery requires investments in safety and health for immigrant communities.

October 05, 2021

In the News

No Amount of Time, Resources, or Lawyers Can Make MPP Work

Vera Press Release October 20, 2021

Statement from the Vera Institute of Justice on the Death of Anthony Scott

Vera Press Release October 19, 2021

President Biden Continues His Assault on Asylum With Reinstatement of MPP

Vera Press Release October 18, 2021

Vera Institute of Justice Applauds California Governor Newsom’s Signing of the Unaccompanied Immigrant Children Protections Act

Vera Press Release October 18, 2021

Ed Chung Joins the Vera Institute of Justice as New Vice President of Initiatives

Vera Press Release October 18, 2021

Vera Institute of Justice Launches Tool To Analyze What Jails Cost In Indiana

Vera Press Release October 12, 2021

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