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“People Want Safety, They Want Accountability, and They Want Justice.”
Public safety is rarely measured by crime statistics alone: it is defined by…
Sep 24, 2026
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154 Dead in Los Angeles Jails Since Start of 2023
This year, 31 people have died in the custody of Los Angeles County jails.…
Sep 23, 2026
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In Memory of Susan Rai, Who Served the Vera Institute of Justice for 40 Years
“May her memory be a blessing.” This is the phrase that many Jewish people pass…
Sep 22, 2026
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Meet the High School Students Reimagining Justice at Vera
The U.S. criminal justice system is vast and opaque; imagining new ways of…
Sep 11, 2026
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A New Approach to Public Safety Is Working. Vera and the Congressional Black Caucus Want to Take It Nationwide.
Violent crime has plummeted in the United States, but politics threaten…
Aug 31, 2026
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Tracking Deaths in NYC Jails Since 2022
Under former Mayor Eric Adams, 48 people died in New York City jails or…
Aug 26, 2026
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Back to School, Still Together: How Incarcerated Parents Can Stay Connected to Their Children
For parents, incarceration ultimately means family separation, and we find…
Aug 25, 2026
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ICE Abuses Show the Continued Need for Police Reform
Across the United States, people are furious about the violence and…
Aug 14, 2026
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Who Gets a Seat at the Table?
Interning while incarcerated is an experience few people have the opportunity…
Aug 07, 2026
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“I Can Put My Guard Down”: How Restoring Promise Is Changing Prison Culture
Correctional Sergeant Admir Efendic used to be on high alert when patrolling…
Aug 05, 2026