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 74,950 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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http://www.vera.org
External link for Vera Institute of Justice
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- Government Administration
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Brooklyn, New York
- Type
- 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,
#300A
Los Angeles, CA 90014, US
Employees at Vera Institute of Justice
Updates
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🎙️Announcing The 30 Year Project! Hosted by writer and journalist Josie Duffy Rice, this limited series podcast from the Vera Institute of Justice examines the harms of #MassIncarceration in the U.S. over the past 30 years —from the 1994 Crime Bill to present day. Through conversations with advocates, academics, directly impacted people, and original supporters of the bill, we take a closer look at the drivers of mass incarceration. While we reflect on the harmful legacy of the Crime Bill, we also lay out a vision for transforming the criminal legal system, moving forward. Launching September 12, wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to #The30YearProject trailer to learn more:
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EVERYONE deserves a fair chance to access education. To make that a reality, we need more college-in-prison programs and support services for formerly incarcerated students. This back-to-school season, join the movement to expand access to education for justice-involved students: https://lnkd.in/gXAQa42Y
You Can Make Your Campus More Welcoming to Justice-Involved Students
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Many incarcerated workers are forced to do incredibly dangerous jobs—from fighting wildfires to removing lead paint—and yet they are explicitly excluded from many of the workplace safety, labor, anti-discrimination laws and benefits that protect other U.S. workers. This #LaborDay and beyond, the fight for workers' rights must include incarcerated workers. Take action now to demand an end to labor exploitation behind bars: https://lnkd.in/er4Bd4NJ
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Immigrants contribute immensely to the United States’ history, culture, and economy. Yet immigrants have few protections in this country. Furthermore, many leaders and candidates in the 2024 cycle favor cruel immigration policies and continue to falsely blame immigrants for a myriad problems. Rather than pushing forward anti-immigrant rhetoric, we need to instead invest in building an immigration system that ensures humane and just treatment for all. The U.S. is a land of opportunity, it’s time that everyone—no matter where one was born—receive the safety and justice they deserve. https://lnkd.in/engGusGA
The Truth about Immigrants in This Election Is That We Need to Do…
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Although #Prop36 claims to offer Californians struggling with substance use the choice between prison and treatment, it will slash funding for drug treatment programs. This so-called choice is no choice at all. #NoOnProp36
These programs helped former inmates get treatment, jobs. Prop. 36 could slash their funds
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“Without Prop 47, I wouldn't have been able to get into transitional housing.” For Pam Thompson, the potential rollback of Prop 47 is personal. With Prop 36 on the ballot this fall, the services that have helped Thompson and thousands of others like her are under attack in California. Voting #NoOnProp36 is a vote for health, safety, and stability. Here’s why:
Investing in Care Has Kept Californians Safe and Out of Prison for 10…
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Incarcerated people are more likely to be exposed to environmental harm than the overall population. Why? Prisons are often built in the most undesirable locations to cut costs—an unjust practice that puts incarcerated people's health at risk. Building safer, healthier communities requires stronger government regulations, civilian oversight, and an end to our overreliance on incarceration. https://lnkd.in/es_6fb4w
Building Prisons on Toxic Land has Devastating Consequences
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Though overall traffic stops have been declining in #Chicago, the number of off-the-books traffic stops has increased. According to a new investigation conducted by Bolts and Injustice Watch—a Chicago-based nonprofit journalism organization, the city’s police department has released incomplete data to oversight agencies, made as many as 20,000 off-the-books stops in recent months, and increased its traffic enforcement in Black neighborhoods. Not only does this significant number of undocumented traffic stops threaten reform efforts, but it also conceals the true impact of law enforcement encounters by making it harder for oversight groups to understand why drivers are stopped and where stops are concentrated. Read on for more findings from Bolts and Injustice Watch: https://lnkd.in/ew2kxGBN
Chicago Police Made Nearly 200,000 Secret Traffic Stops Last Year
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Education changes lives. Yet incarcerated women face unique challenges in pursuing higher education, including limited program availability and time to complete degrees. Women are the fastest-growing correctional population in the United States, and they need access to prison education programs that meet their needs. This #WomensEqualityDay, learn more about the work to expand educational opportunities for women behind bars: https://lnkd.in/eMC4SXan
For Incarcerated Women and Their Families, Equal Access to Education…
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