Public Defense
How Can We Design Better Public Defense Systems?
Public Defense
How Can We Design Better Public Defense Systems?
Q&A
Why Transforming the Culture of Public Defense Can Advance Greater Criminal Justice Reform
Public Defense
Why Transforming the Culture of Public Defense Can Advance Greater Criminal Justice Reform
Q&A
In America’s Courtrooms, the Need for High-Quality Public Defense is Vital
Public Defense
In America’s Courtrooms, the Need for High-Quality Public Defense is Vital
Fighting for the Underdogs: The Role of Public Defense Attorneys in America
Pretrial Justice
Fighting for the Underdogs: The Role of Public Defense Attorneys in America
Q&A
Breaking the Link Between Community Supervision and Mass Incarceration
Community Supervision
Breaking the Link Between Community Supervision and Mass Incarceration
Harris County’s ‘Holistic’ Approach to Public Defense Provides Support In and Out of the Courtroom
Pretrial Justice
Harris County’s ‘Holistic’ Approach to Public Defense Provides Support In and Out of the Courtroom
Q&A
One Man’s Fight for Reshaping the Nation’s Public Defense System
Pretrial Justice
One Man’s Fight for Reshaping the Nation’s Public Defense System
Q&A
Congress Needs to Have a Criminal Justice Data Infrastructure Week
Policing
Congress Needs to Have a Criminal Justice Data Infrastructure Week
Op-Ed
He Languished in Jail for Nearly a Year. Now He’s the Face of California’s Bail Reform.
Pretrial Justice
He Languished in Jail for Nearly a Year. Now He’s the Face of California’s Bail Reform.
Better Infrastructure Needed for Local and Federal Criminal Justice Systems
Policing
Better Infrastructure Needed for Local and Federal Criminal Justice Systems
After a Decisive Win in Philadelphia’s Democratic Primary, Larry Krasner Eyes the Future
Pretrial Justice
After a Decisive Win in Philadelphia’s Democratic Primary, Larry Krasner Eyes the Future
Bipartisan Reforms in Texas Will Help Crime Survivors, Boost Public Safety, and Prioritize Rehabilitation
Community Supervision
Bipartisan Reforms in Texas Will Help Crime Survivors, Boost Public Safety, and Prioritize Rehabilitation
Q&A
How Zealous Is Giving More Power to Public Defenders
Pretrial Justice
How Zealous Is Giving More Power to Public Defenders
José Garza’s Unique Background Brings New Vision to Travis County DA’s Office
Pretrial Justice
José Garza’s Unique Background Brings New Vision to Travis County DA’s Office
Q&A
As Calls for Bail Reform Ring Nationwide, Could the Answer Lie with Public Defenders?
Pretrial Justice
As Calls for Bail Reform Ring Nationwide, Could the Answer Lie with Public Defenders?
5 Ways to Put Criminal Justice on the Right Course in 2021
Policing
5 Ways to Put Criminal Justice on the Right Course in 2021
The Biden Administration
An Unfair Fight: Public Defenders Nationwide Battle System with Fewer Resources, Burdensome Caseloads
Pretrial Justice
An Unfair Fight: Public Defenders Nationwide Battle System with Fewer Resources, Burdensome Caseloads
How Criminal Justice Reform Fared in the 2020 Elections
Policing
How Criminal Justice Reform Fared in the 2020 Elections
Stymied Stimulus: The Far-Reaching Consequences of a Stalled COVID Relief Package
Pretrial Justice
Stymied Stimulus: The Far-Reaching Consequences of a Stalled COVID Relief Package
5 Reasons To Limit Community Supervision in Response to COVID-19
Community Supervision
5 Reasons To Limit Community Supervision in Response to COVID-19
5 Reasons Why
Nick Turner, Whose 'Serendipitous' Start at Vera Institute Has Become His Life's Work
Policing
Nick Turner, Whose ‘Serendipitous’ Start at Vera Institute Has Become His Life’s Work
5 Questions With…
Experience As Public Defender Inspired Arnold Ventures’ New Leader of Policing
Policing
Experience As Public Defender Inspired Arnold Ventures’ New Leader of Policing
Four Key Moments from Trump's State of the Union Address
Community Supervision
Four Key Moments from Trump’s State of the Union Address
Community Supervision
Arnold Ventures and the CUNY Institute for State and Local Governance Announce 10 Jurisdictions Selected as Probation Research and Reform Sites
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