We research the criminal legal system to inform just and equitable policies.

DCJ Director Michael Rempel says NYC’s too-high jail population and known barriers to closing Rikers are solvable. He outlines current challenges & actionable steps the City can take to stay on track to close Rikers Island.⬇️🧵
@arjunamike @CityAndStateNY https://www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025/01/opinion-despite-undeniable-obstacles-rikers-island-can-still-be-closed/402160/?oref=csny-homepage-river

NY's bail reform aimed to make bail affordable with "partially secured bonds" (PSBs), requiring 10% or less upfront.
But @scrutinize_org & @nyucrimlaw found in over 80% of cases, judges set PSBs in ways which prevented them from being an affordable option.

On Dec 12, we explored Public Health & the NY Criminal Legal System. As follow-up:
📄 FACT SHEET: Up-to-date indicators of health:
🎥VIDEO of the event: https://datacollaborativeforjustice.org/event/public-healths-role-in-the-criminal-legal-system/ @P2PH

A NY bill proposed by @zellnor4ny & @MicahLasher would speed up the transfer of discovery -- enabling prosecutors to be compliant with discovery laws, conduct timely review of evidence, and ultimately encourage earlier resolution of cases.
@bleereporter
➡️https://law.com/newyorklawjournal/2025/01/06/to-speed-criminal-discovery-ny-bill-proposes-police-to-prosecutor-pipeline-for-records/?slreturn=20250108132548

.@GovKathyHochul has signed a bill expanding race identification options -- a critical step toward more inclusive data collection, which is essential for crafting informed policies & addressing the unique challenges different communities face.
@Gothamist

Explore @ManhattanInst Crime in New York Dashboard for clear, accessible insights into trends for certain crimes from 2006 to the present. Users can select one of nine crimes, and view offense counts last week, year-to-date, and on a rolling basis. ⬇️