Vera President Nick Turner Speaks at the 2018 Global Citizen Festival

The Next 25 Years

Marking the 25th anniversary of the federal 1994 Crime Bill, this video offers a consideration of the visionary work, big ideas, and fundamental values that can guide the next 25 years of justice policy.

So what have we been doing wrong? Why is reform so important? And what are the solutions? One organization focused on answering those questions is the Vera Institute for Justice — a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization focused on criminal justice reform. Because of Lester’s leadership and ongoing commitment to shining a light on the justice-relate...

Women coming into jail often are already experiencing high-risk pregnancies. But, like Williams, many expectant mothers receive limited to no medical care while behind bars, according to a Bureau of Justice Statistics report. They may be shackled during their pregnancies, and even while giving birth. They may also be separated from their children s...