Bail Reform at Five Years: Pretrial Decision-Making in New York State
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
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Rikers Island and Mental Health: Pathways Toward Community-Based Diversion and Jail Population Reduction
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
Examining the Impact of Eliminating Bail on Recidivism in the New York City Suburbs and Upstate Regions: A Difference-in-Differences Study
The fifth report in DCJ’s Bail Reform & Recidivism Series, this study examines the impact of New York’s initial 2020 bail reform law in the
Testing the Long-Term Impact of Bail Reform Across New York State: A Quasi-Experimental Evaluation
With several unique features, this report provides the most timely and comprehensive assessment to date of the effects of New York’s bail reform law on
Alignment with New York City’s Pretrial Release Assessment: Results for the Five Boroughs
Trends in Criminal Summons Issuance, Outcomes, and Racial Disparities, 2023-2024
Incarceration on Rikers Island in the Aftermath of the New York State Corrections Officers Strike
The Indispensable Role of Judges in Curtailing Excessive Pretrial Detention and Closing Rikers Island
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Harm Reduction After the War on Drugs: Reimagining New York’s Treatment System
Harm reduction offers a powerful roadmap for building drug treatment systems that keep people supported and rooted in their communities. This dynamic hybrid event will showcase
Rikers Island and Mental Health: Data, Lived Experience, and Community-Based Alternatives
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
No-Show No More: Rethinking Court Appearance & Reminders
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
Justice at a Crossroads in New York City: Reexamining Crime, Victimization, Enforcement, Incarceration, and Racial Disparities
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,
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How can New York move beyond punitive drug policies toward a health-first system of care?
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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.
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📢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.
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Join DCJ + @katalcenter on Thursday, Jan 15, at 1pm for a one-hour webinar -- we will dive into the data, lived-experience, and key policy recommendations focused on reducing reliance on jail while strengthening community-based care.
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🗓️WEBINAR: Rikers Island & Mental Health: Data, Lived Experience, and Community-Based Alternatives.
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