Girls Matter
Centering Gender in Status Offense Reform Efforts
Centering Gender in Status Offense Reform Efforts
As Congress weighs the path forward on public safety, lawmakers have a clear opportunity to define a proactive agenda to deliver safety, accountability, and justice. Vera Action’s 40+ rounds of polling and research consistently show that a majority of Americans—including independents—prefer leaders who are “serious about safety,” not “tough-on-crim ...