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Reforms to the bail system, evidence-sharing rules and speedy-trial requirements are at the top of the reform agenda—and will shape the city’s ‘close Rikers’ efforts as well.

ByHarry DiPrinzio 1Comment

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Oct 2018

Government Justice

We’ve Got Issues: Criminal Justice and New York’s Race for Governor

From courtrooms to prisons, and from pot to parole, the four gubernatorial candidates stake out distinct positions on top criminal justice policy issues.

ByKate Pastor 0Comments

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Oct 2018

Education Opinion

CityViews: Focusing on the Wrong Teacher Shortage Crisis in New York

‘The issue is more nuanced than the common portrayal of a statewide, across-the-board teacher shortage crisis. Any effective solution must begin with a more accurate understanding of the problem.’

ByJim Malatras 1Comment

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Jun 2018

NYCHA Opinion

CityViews: Courts Have to Force More Change at the NYPD

Landmark decisions about the policing of public housing and stop-and frisk put the NYPD on a path of reform. But, the author argues, the department needs a stronger push from…

ByRikia Evans 1Comment

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Mar 2018

In Depth Investigations Justice

Outdated Ideas About Violent Crime Hurt Victims and Trap Offenders

Criminal-justice reform has largely avoided changes to how we treat ‘violent criminals.’ But research shows they’re less likely to re-offend than others. And victims aren’t always well served by sentences…

ByF. T. Green 6Comments

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Apr 2017

Justice

City and State Lawmakers Move to Regulate Police Surveillance

Public oversight might finally start to catch up with the NYPD’s unparalleled city-wide network of surveillance cameras, license plate readers, gunshot detectors and environmental sensors.

ByAli Winston 0Comments

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Aug 2016

Opinion

No BackSpace: The Case for Abolishing the Police

Most New York City activists want to mend the NYPD. But the author and others want to end it instead.

ByJosmar Trujillo 4Comments

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Mar 2016

Justice

New York’s Bail Reforms Making Little Impact, Lawyers Say

A move by the state courts to review bail decisions comes too late in the process to make a difference, defense attorneys report.

ByWendy Davis 0Comments

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Mar 2016

Government Video

Video: Can the 2016 Race Feature Donald Trump … and Criminal Justice Reform?

Straight Up takes a sober look at whether the ballyhooed bi-partisan consensus on criminal justice reform will get a word in edgewise in a campaign increasingly dominated by The Donald.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Feb 2016

Opinion

No Backspace:
Want Real NYPD Reform? Cut its $4.9 Billion Budget

An activist argues that reforms—those recently passed or currently considered—will never really end the harm that Broken Windows policing does to communities of color. What would work is to make…

ByJosmar Trujillo 2Comments

Agenda 2019: Eyes Are on Senate Democrats and 3 Key Criminal Justice Reforms