Failure to Appear Across New York Regions
This study examines failure to appear in New York, a topic with important implications for the delivery of pretrial justice. It explores three primary questions:
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The crisis on Rikers Island persists - with worsening conditions daily. @VitalCityNYC summarizes the latest data, which shows a sharp rise in violence, more missed medical appointments, & severe staffing shortages. #ClosingRikers remains as urgent as ever.
Last week, @FreedomAgendaNY released a brief offering a fact-based update on each component of the plan to #CloseRikers, along with recommendations for more effectively implementing each component. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/61814f9eb79b7919a2b8e6af/t/66d9edcb613ac066fad992f5/1725558219833/Countdown+to+Closing+Rikers+Policy+Brief+-+2024.pdf
.@BrennanCenter's new report on the First Step Act reveals a notable decrease in federal prison populations, but highlights challenges with implementation. Continued efforts are needed to address disparities & ensure the Act’s full potential is realized.
Reducing reliance on cash bail can alleviate the injustices faced by low-income communities without compromising public safety.
@BrennanCenter analyzed data from 33 cities, finding that jurisdictions with bail reform saw no significant increase in crime.
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New dashboards released by @NYSDCJS provide a comprehensive overview of current & historical trends in arrests across New York State by county, including ten years of recidivism data. ➡️
➡️https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/crimnet/ojsa/tableau_recidivism.htm
Our research partner @JohnJayResearch & Evaluation Center's new report finds that, despite no significant association between fare evasion enforcement and total arrests, enforcement was most prevalent within neighborhoods of low socioeconomic status. ➡️