Vera has been working to transform the criminal legal and immigration systems for more than 60 years—and we won't stop until they’re fair for all. Because mass incarceration is wrong. Because immigration is under attack. Because poverty is not a crime. Because justice is for all. Because dignity is worth fighting for. Because we are Vera. Together, we can end mass incarceration. Join our movement: https://lnkd.in/eMtNC9pe #WeAreVera
Vera Institute of Justice
Government Administration
Brooklyn, New York 74,428 followers
Securing equal justice, ending mass incarceration, and strengthening families and communities. Founded 1961.
About us
We envision a society that respects the dignity of every single person. And we're working to realize it. We work with others who share our vision to tackle the most pressing injustices of our day - from the causes and consequences of mass incarceration, racial disparities, and the loss of public trust in law enforcement, to the unmet needs of the vulnerable, the marginalized, and those harmed by crime and violence.
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- Government Administration
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Brooklyn, New York
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1961
- Specialties
- Research, Technical Assistance, Demonstration Projects, and Criminal Justice
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34 35th St
Suite 4-2A
Brooklyn, New York 11232, US
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1111 14th Street NE, Suite 920
Washington, DC 20005, US
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546 Carondelet, 3rd Floor
New Orleans, LA 70130, US
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634 S Spring Street,
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Los Angeles, CA 90014, US
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Updates
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Three years ago, after securing her spot on the 2021 Olympic team, Sha’Carri Richardson was infamously and controversially taken off after testing positive for THC. For Sha’Carri Richardson, this #Olympics is a moment to put this cannabis-related suspension behind her, just like she intends to do with the competition as she pursues a gold medal in Paris. Sha’Carri’s story is an important reminder that too many people are punished every day simply because of the prohibition of cannabis. https://lnkd.in/e5a-fsHH
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Last week, Charizma Jones, 23, died in NYC Department of Correction custody after staff "repeatedly ignored" her medical needs, her lawyers say. Her preventable death is the 4th in-custody fatality in NYC jails this year—and at least the 32nd since Mayor Eric Adams took office. We need urgent, comprehensive action from city leaders to address this crisis and save lives. Rikers Island must be closed, and additional steps must be taken to prioritize the health, safety, and dignity of all New Yorkers.
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“Let’s work on getting rid of the stereotype that we are only what we did. We’re actually people trying to change our lives.” While incarcerated, Zach Schmidkunz and Antonio Stridiron launched a podcast called Chainz 2 Changed to share the stories of people in prison. Learn more about how they are changing public perceptions of incarcerated people: https://lnkd.in/eC7CzRAg
On Air from a Maximum-Security Prison
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“Sonya Massey deserved to be safe in her home. The release of the Illinois sheriff’s deputy body cam footage–and the widespread media attention on her killing–is a tragic reminder of how the status quo of policing has failed us.” —Daniela Gilbert, MPA, Vera’s director of the Redefining Public Safety initiative. Sonya Massey and her family deserve justice, as does everyone harmed by law enforcement’s excessive use of force. Law enforcement officers are public servants and must be accountable for upholding safety for all. Comprehensive police accountability measures must go hand in hand with investments in initiatives that strengthen communities and prevent violence through evidence-based programs and strategies that approach community safety through the lens of public health. Non-carceral approaches to community safety—not escalation and violence—strengthen communities and deliver true justice. Our full statement: https://lnkd.in/eQvnaDUA
Vera Institute of Justice Responds to Police Killing of Sonya Massey…
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Were you incarcerated in a #NewYork State prison and released between 2021 and today? Help Vera improve vocational training and employment outcomes by taking this anonymous survey: https://bit.ly/3SlPUdX
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📆 TOMORROW: We invite you to a webinar on our recently launched #NewYork data hub. Don’t miss out on an exclusive opportunity to learn how to navigate this tool from the Vera experts that built it featuring special guest Assemblymember Dr. Anna Kelles. Register here:
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Vera New York Dashboard Launch. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
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“There was nothing constructive about having my ankle monitor on. It didn’t monitor my blood alcohol levels, and it didn’t prevent me from going to where alcohol was served; it simply was a destructive force. It was designed to punish me.” — Wesley Vaughn Vaughn spent 30 months on an ankle monitor. During this time being electronically monitored, Vaughn saw his freedom all around: people being with loved ones, having a home, and working a good job. But rather than receiving support, he received a laundry list of restrictions: he couldn’t go to malls or parks, he was on strict curfew, and he could not leave his county. As Vaughn’s experiences highlight, this form of electronic monitoring is an extension of mass incarceration and is very emotionally costly. People coming home from prison and jail need support, not threatening restrictions. https://lnkd.in/eUj45AuN
An Ankle Monitor Gives a False Taste of Freedom
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Good news: Federal Communications Commission just voted to lower the cost of phone and video calls in jails and prisons—preventing companies from charging excessive rates and service fees. For decades, the high cost of phone calls has driven families into debt, forcing them to choose between keeping in contact with their loved ones or paying for food, rent, or other essential needs. These changes mean that a 15-minute call in a large jail will cost $0.90, compared to as much as $11.35 under the current rates. Helping incarcerated people stay connected to their loved ones makes our communities safer. https://lnkd.in/eAr_Q_Gh
FCC votes to lower call rates for incarcerated people
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