The New York City Jail Population Tracker
In November 2024, the Data Collaborative for Justice (DCJ) launched the New York City Jail Population Tracker, a real-time dashboard tracking New York City’s progress
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How can public health approaches address the health challenges justice-involved individuals face?
Join DCJ & @P2PHNYC on Thurs, Dec 12th, for an in-depth discussion on unmet health needs, available services, & emerging funding opportunities.
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📢We are live! Join our team at DCJ for an in-depth walkthrough of our newly released New York City Jail Population Tracker -- with a chance to have your questions answered!
➡️REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ByMUZVNKRiiD-6eV00ftzA
➡️Visit the Dashboard: https://nyc-jail-population-tracker.datacollaborativeforjustice.org
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🚨 The NYC Jail Population Tracker is live! This real-time dashboard tracks NYC’s jail population and progress toward closing Rikers Island by 2027. Updated daily, it’s the go-to source for actionable insights. Here’s what you need to know🧵
https://nyc-jail-population-tracker.datacollaborativeforjustice.org
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➡️Why it’s important:
This dashboard empowers policymakers, advocates, journalists, and the public with the data needed to make informed decisions and hold leaders accountable.
Explore the NYC Jail Population Tracker: https://nyc-jail-population-tracker.datacollaborativeforjustice.org
🗓Join us for a live webinar TODAY, November 21, at 2pm, for an in-depth walkthrough of the Dashboard and a chance to have your questions answered! 📷
➡️REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ByMUZVNKRiiD-6eV00ftzA
➡️Projection model:
Using daily data updates, the dashboard forecasts jail population trends for the next year. Policymakers can see how reforms - or lack thereof - affect projections in real-time.
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➡️Actionable insights
Interactive tools include:
- A timeline of close Rikers milestones
- Evidence-based strategies for reducing jail populations
- A clear methodology for data and projections
🗓This Thursday, DCJ is releasing a cutting-edge dashboard tracking trends in the NYC jail population, future projections, and in-depth context on the #CLOSErikers initiative.
Register now for a 1hr webinar, including a live demonstration of the tool and interactive Q&A session!