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.Alana Sivin 史蘭娜 is a superstar! She is a dedicated public servant fighting for those who have been forgotten. Congratulations to Alana and congratulations to Vera Institute of Justice

HOLIDAY SPECIAL EVERYONE In celebration of SHUT-THE-FUCK-UP-MAS or perhaps Shhhhhhhanukah Or Kwanzip-it. The right to remain silent? Harder to use than you might think. Instructional video herein.

Yesterday, footage of Robert Brooks’ murder in Marcy Correctional Facility was released to the public. Brooks’ horrifying death at the hands of corrections staff is a bleak reminder of conditions that have long existed in New York State prisons: gothamist.com/news/ny-attorn…

Mayor Eric Adams stressed making #NewYorkCity safer and more affordable in today’s #StateoftheCity address. His actions must match his words. We are ready to hold the Adams administration accountable to its stated vision and to advise New York’s leaders on how to increase

Further increasing the police presence in our subways and supporting a drastic expansion of involuntary hospitalization are the wrong responses to serious problems. These approaches fail to connect New Yorkers in crisis to ongoing support, cause devastating harm to our

To meaningfully deliver on his vision for a safer New York, Mayor Adams must: ✅ Adequately fund supportive housing for justice-involved people ✅ Increase the number of Intensive Mobile Treatment teams, clubhouses, crisis respite centers, and trained outreach workers to

#StateoftheCity Read more: vera.org/newsroom/safet…

Celebrated a year filled with advocacy, GOTV, and much more with CODA LES!

#NewYork: Following Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2025 State of the State address today, Vera Institute of Justice initiative directors Shayna Kessler and Alana Sivin issued the following statement: vera.org/newsroom/vera-…

Think bail reform is losing ground? Think again! Our brand-new report shows that despite challenges, bail reform continues to gain traction across the United States. This detailed data proves that pretrial justice is evolving, making the system fairer and our communities safer.

I know I’m about to get trolled for this, especially as a Latina and a huge Selena fan, but the celebrations of Yolanda’s parole being denied are really gross. You don’t need to celebrate a system that routinely leaves aging people in prison for decades to honor Selena’s memory.

.Attorney General Pamela Bondi, the DOJ’s cuts to Vera’s federal funding endanger programs for survivors of crime, treatment for people in mental health crisis, and the well-being of correctional staff and incarcerated people.❗We call on you to reverse course and restore our funding.

“Mayor Adams’s decision to bring ICE back to Rikers Island contravenes New York’s sanctuary city laws, which have stood for over ten years. Stationing ICE agents on Rikers Island is not about making New York City safer. It is a dragnet to enforce the Trump administration’s mass

RELEASE: Vera Institute of Justice Launches Campaign to Shift Public Safety Narrative Among Latine & AAPI Voters Ahead of NYC Elections empirereportnewyork.com/new-ads-vera-i…

Check out this incredible new report from my colleagues at FWD.us. It is a critical reminder of the true costs of incarceration and what is at stake as we try to pass the Earned Time Act and Second Look Act in these final days of the legislative session in NY.

New York State lawmakers failed to pass several critical public safety and immigration bills this legislative session—namely, the Earned Time, Second Look, Fair and Timely Parole, Elder Parole, Access to Representation, BUILD, New York for All, and Dignity Not Detention Acts.

“To truly honor Robert Brooks, we must do more than monitor the system. We must offer a fair pathway home for incarcerated people who have transformed while they are inside.” - Senator Cooney #CommunitiesNotCages

Happy Father's Day, New York! Early Voting is open til 5 pm today. Find your poll site and head over to elect our candidates. If you live in the 74th Assembly District, don't forget to vote only for the 2nd Group of Judicial Delegates ("Myrna Lepree" slate). Links below.