Our RISE, Save Our Streets, and Bronx Community Justice Center teams hosted their second annual Revive, Thrive, ‘n’ Vibe block party and youth wellness fair in the Bronx. Young people and families came by to enjoy music, food, self-care activities, and connections to local resources while learning about healthy relationships. At the center of the event was a healing activity crafted by young people in RISE’s Youth Leadership Collective, who spent weeks exploring and discussing what it means to care for others and how we can better care for ourselves. See some highlights from the day below. ⬇️
Center for Justice Innovation
Non-profit Organizations
New York, New York 37,562 followers
Working with communities and systems to cultivate lasting forms of safety. (Formerly the Center for Court Innovation)
About us
The Center for Justice Innovation (formerly the Center for Court Innovation) is a non-profit organization that works with communities and justice systems to advance equity, increase safety, and help individuals and communities thrive. The Center's goal is to identify and resolve as early as possible the challenges that bring people into the criminal and civil legal systems. It does this in a number of ways—by developing and running programs that reduce the need for incarceration and enhance economic opportunity, conducting original research to identify what works, and sharing what we learn from our programming and research with those seeking to transform the justice system around the world.
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, New York
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1996
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- Community Courts, Problem-Solving Justice, Justice Reform, Demonstration Projects, Public Policy, Research, Treatment Courts, Alternatives to Incarceration, Juvenile Justice, Violence Reduction, Diversion, Restorative Justice, Bail Reform, Youth Programming, Human Trafficking, Justice-Involved Women, Addressing Trauma, Risk Assessment, Access to Justice, Procedural Justice, Tribal Justice, Addressing Racial Disparities in Justice, Reentry, Housing Insecurity, and Justice-involved Families
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520 Eighth Avenue
New York, New York 10018, US
Employees at Center for Justice Innovation
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Housing insecurity feeds the cycle of the justice system—it's called the "homelessness-carceral cycle." Criminalizing people trying to sleep and shelter in public is not the answer, but we can leverage this moment of intersection to create positive change. Through collaboration and partnership, that same system connection can address the root issue and solve problems on both ends. Our recent joint report with the Housing Solutions Lab at New York University's Furman Center explores opportunities for cooperation between system actors and housing agencies to bridge gaps and reduce justice system involvement for the disadvantaged. Find its insights here: https://lnkd.in/e8Ukb5aG
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After writing a college paper on the neglect of Black people in mental health models, now-licensed counselor Nijah Afflic got it handed back with a B and an urge to re-write. This experience showed her early on the difficulties she’d face in combating the erasure of Black struggles in treatment spaces. “The people who have power do not have the view. They don't see the full picture because they have never had to take the perspective, take the standpoint of people who are oppressed,” Afflic explains. Along with Dr. Ruth Shim, Afflic addresses other barriers Black people face while trying to access care in psychiatric and criminal justice systems—hear from them on New Thinking’s latest episode here: https://lnkd.in/g3BA6wRM #BIPOCMentalHealthAwareness
Mental Health and Anti-Blackness
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After the long process of achieving a policy win, it might seem like the hard work should be over—but what happens next? To make sure policies meet the needs of people in practice, courts need to balance nurturing cooperation between multiple system actors and prioritizing those affected. In cities like Los Angeles, where one gap in legislation is filled, another may open. Discover how our Rapid Diversion Program works to close those gaps here: https://lnkd.in/er2R3upD
From Idea to Action: Making Policies Work for People
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Center for Justice Innovation reposted this
"I am grateful to say that I work for an organization that values and honors our intersectional identities, and provides a curated collection of literature to cellblocks across the nation that includes a number of authors from the LGBTQ+ community. So that when people pick up a book they feel understood and a little less alone." Freedom Reads Library Coordinator David Perez Jr writes about celebrating #Pride in prison and beyond on the blog ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e-JjDPEf
Celebrating Pride: From Prison and Beyond | Freedom Reads
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“Unity means to me, about everybody coming together … not taking from my community, but giving back to my community.” For Brownsville residents like Gregory, who have built their whole lives in the neighborhood, community is essential to maintain their home. From pantries to gardens to moonlight chats, consistently bringing people together is what’s needed to honor a place with such rich history. Hear more from Gregory and other voices in Brownsville here: https://lnkd.in/eGunKjF9
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Gun violence tends to spike in the summertime, as does intimate partner violence. For our RISE team, which works at the intersection of those two issues, it’s a busy time of year. In their signature orange shirts, our RISE team is out and about—talking to residents, setting up tables in parks and plazas, and bringing a message of peace and healing to the community. 💜 Read all about RISE's work here: https://lnkd.in/eKB72CpG
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As we close out #GunViolenceAwareness month, revisit this Brady: United Against Gun Violence podcast episode where our Street Action Network team discuss how fear and safety drive young people to carry firearms. 🎧 Listen today: https://lnkd.in/eJ3hxCwR
241: Youth, Fear, and Firearms in the Streets of Brooklyn | Brady
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📣 Sign up to our newsletter to receive the latest news in community justice every other Wednesday. 📣 This week’s newsletter covers: ✅ Juneteenth celebrations across the Center ✅ New mental health advocates in Brownsville ✅ Introducing our new board members ✅ Evaluating prosecutor-led diversion programs ✅ Legal Hand Brooklyn's open house ✅ Updates from our Tribal Justice team 📰 Read the full newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e_HSb9KS ➡️ SIGN UP to receive the next newsletter here: https://bit.ly/483V8zW
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Trauma is pervasive throughout the criminal legal system. Courts have the power to break the cycle of harm. ➡️ Read about how trauma-informed practices can help people heal this #PTSDAwareness day: https://lnkd.in/ecWAmqUU
Taking Trauma Seriously: How Trauma-Informed Practices Can Help People Heal
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