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
Center for Justice Innovation
Non-profit Organizations
New York, New York 37,522 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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http://www.innovatingjustice.org
External link for Center for Justice Innovation
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1996
- Specialties
- 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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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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"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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"When we come out—those of us that are getting out—we want to do better in life. So we’re doing something in here." Meet the women from Pueblo, Colorado, making history as some of the first judges of the Inside Literary Prize which we're proudly supporting alongside Freedom Reads and National Book Foundation, Presenter of the National Book Awards. 📺 Watch today: https://lnkd.in/eYnMD7Vq #InsideLiteraryPrize #Books
Incarcerated Colorado women first to judge national book writing contest
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Center for Justice Innovation reposted this
Last year, NYCHA released its new Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan (ACOP) for public notice and comment, marking a significant step toward transparency in the public housing program’s governing policies. Since then, NYLAG's Public Housing Justice Project (PHJP) has partnered with Center for Justice Innovation, RedHook Justice and other organizations in Red Hook to raise awareness and help community members learn about accessing the ACOP site and NYLAG’s PHJP hotline. Community partnerships and information sharing are fundamental to increasing access to justice 🤝 Learn more ➡ https://lnkd.in/ewiZSDvC