In New York City, district attorneys’ offices, defense agencies, and courts differ from one borough to another, raising the possibility of variable outcomes depending on
This report examines how New York’s drug policy has shifted over the past two decades, shaped by two key developments: the 2009 Rockefeller Drug Law
In January 2020, New York’s landmark bail reform law went into effect. This report provides a definitive examination of how bail reform reshaped the pretrial
As New York City works toward its mandate to close Rikers Island, addressing the mental health needs of people detained in the jail system remains
Harm reduction offers a powerful roadmap for building drug treatment systems that keep people supported and rooted in their communities. This dynamic hybrid event showcased
As New York City works toward its mandate to close Rikers Island, addressing the mental health needs of people in the jail system remains a
Missed court dates don’t have to be the norm — and they don’t have to lead to warrants, fines, or jail time. We know that
New York City is at a pivotal moment. After decades of declining crime and a shrinking criminal legal system, recent years have brought major reforms,
Twitter FeedNYC’s criminal legal system operates under one legal framework—but outcomes vary widely by borough.
DCJ's latest report finds borough-based differences in arrest trends, rates of declining to prosecute cases, bail-setting, & sentencing from 2021–2024.
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1/4: NEW RESEARCH: NY has dramatically shifted away from punitive drug enforcement—but major gaps remain in treatment access and racial equity. 🧵
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3/4: But progress is uneven: racial disparities have widened, treatment remains limited, and people charged with violent felonies remain excluded. Notably, the 2009 Rockefeller Drug Law Reform didn’t drive immediate change— change happened gradually through shifts in practice.
4/4: What’s Next? ⬇️
This report sets the stage for a critical conversation on the future of drug reforms, treatment modalities, and harm reduction in NY.
Join us on May 4 for a daylong event on reimagining NY’s treatment system.
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How can New York move beyond punitive drug policies toward a health-first system of care?
Join us on May 4 for a timely discussion on the future of harm reduction and treatment in NY.
🗓️Monday, May 4
📍John Jay College + via Livestream
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📢NEW REPORT: 5 years in, New York’s bail reforms have reduced bail-setting & pretrial detention. Our latest study also finds rising bail amounts, declining affordability, and persistent racial disparities (in violent felony cases). 🔗
📢TODAY at 1pm: Join the discussion on data, lived experience, and effective policy recommendations—and the concrete steps that can move New York City closer to meeting its mandate to close Rikers. @katalcenter
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🗓️WEBINAR: Rikers Island & Mental Health: Data, Lived Experience, and Community-Based Alternatives.
Join us on Jan 15 @ 1pm for a conversation with DCJ + @katalcenter on the latest data, human impact, and pathways to community-based diversion.
🔗Register: https://datacollaborativeforjustice.org/event/rikers-island-and-mental-health-data-lived-experience-and-community-based-alternatives/
📢Limited spots remaining for tomorrow's webinar—secure your spot to examine what the data tells us about mental health on Rikers Island, hear from those directly impacted, and join a discussion on effective policy recommendations. @katalcenter
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🗓️WEBINAR: Rikers Island & Mental Health: Data, Lived Experience, and Community-Based Alternatives.
Join us on Jan 15 @ 1pm for a conversation with DCJ + @katalcenter on the latest data, human impact, and pathways to community-based diversion.
🔗Register: https://datacollaborativeforjustice.org/event/rikers-island-and-mental-health-data-lived-experience-and-community-based-alternatives/
