NEW REPORT RELEASE:

Does New York’s Bail Reform Law Impact Recidivism? A Quasi-Experimental Test in New York City

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RECENT 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.

EVENTS

DCJ participates in and hosts events in conjunction with the publication of our criminal justice research and reports.

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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

BAIL REFORM

Between April 2019 and April 2022, New York State passed reforms prohibiting judges from setting money bail for most misdemeanors and non-violent felonies. DCJ’s research examines the impact of these reforms on pre-trial release outcomes statewide.

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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.

JAIL POPULATIONS AND CONFINEMENT

DCJ regularly produces research on confinement and jail populations, which aims to incorporate themes including gender and racial justice.

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Recent Media Highlights

Capital Tonight with Susan Arbetter

March 2023

Spectrum News 1

NYC suspects busted in serious crimes more likely to be re-arrested under bail reform: study

March 2023

New York Post

Study shows those released under NY's bail reform laws are less likely to get rearrested

March 2023

Gothamist
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