NEW REPORT RELEASE:
Does New York’s Bail Reform Law Impact Recidivism? A Quasi-Experimental Test in New York City
FULL REPORTRECENT EVENTS AND REPORT RELEASES:
On March 2, 2023, DCJ hosted a webinar convening experts on the topic of alternatives to arrest – Beyond Arrest: Prioritizing Community Safety & Wellness.
DCJ’s research on bail reform has shown that New York’s amended 2020 Bail Reforms would have avoided ~$67 million in bail that was set in New York City in 2019.
ActualImpact of 2020 Ball Reforms
Data Source: Office of Court Administration
DCJ’s report, Racial Disparities in the Use of Jail across NYC, 2016 – 2021, indicates that disparities are still present in NYC jail admissions – and increasing every year.