Failure to Appear Across New York Regions
This study examines failure to appear in New York, a topic with important implications for the delivery of pretrial justice. It explores three primary questions:
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“That is the problem with invisibility, people believe the narratives about us." Powerful & personal reflections from @NYSDCJS Commissioner @rorosado to kick off today's event.
STARTING SOON: Latinx Communities & the Criminal Legal System. Join us in the John Jay College Student Dining Hall or register for the live stream https://bit.ly/3Yqag9f
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Closing out our event, Krystal Rodriguez of @dataforjustice shares an empowering story of how deeply racial inequities permeate throughout the system -- and that DCJ & @NYSDCJS will be starting a Taskforce to continue the momentum of tackling these systemic issues.
Thank you to our incredible panelists for sharing their expertise, and to everyone who joined us!
➡️For event materials, head over to the event webpage, and stay tuned for more updates on the Committee on Latine Communities and upcoming initiatives.
https://datacollaborativeforjustice.org/event/latinx-communities-and-the-criminal-legal-system/
📅TOMORROW! Join us for an event: Latinx Communities & the Criminal Legal System. Hear experts and thought leaders discuss the impacts of immigration consequences, explore policy solutions, and outline steps toward equity.
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📅Join us next week for an in-depth discussion on the challenges faced by Latinx communities in the criminal legal system & proposals for reform. @JusticeandOpp @MNNNYC @NYSDCJS
💡 Featuring @rorosado, @catalinacruzny, @CnDelarosa, and more!
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