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MEET OUR STAFF. This five-year project will leverage research and evidence to promote a transformation of the prison system and shine a much-needed light on the profound impact conditions of confinement have on rehabilitation behind bars.In 2017, Urban Institute partnered with the Urban Peace Institute to advise the Oakland Police Department in assessing its own policies and procedures in response to homicides and shootings and developing and implementing protocols and trainings to operationalize procedural justice.More than 2.2 million people are incarcerated in American prisons and jails at an enormous cost—both human and financial—and a diminishing benefit to public safety. New York, NY 10006 General If you are organizing or attending protests, please URGENT: We have put together a fund to support our clients who are in emergency need. Narrow your search and find the research you need. ... Our Training Institute and Academy for Justice-Informed Practice are here to help. We know that permanent housing will provide continued stability for these individuals during this unsettling time. Youth Gangs In Chicago, researchers are assessing the Chicago Violence Reduction Strategy, which aims to reduce violence by targeting the groups disproportionately responsible for crime.A collaboration between the Urban Institute and Manatt Health Solutions brought together state and local corrections and health care officials to develop strategies to connect people who have been involved with the criminal justice system to comprehensive, coordinated health coverage systems. In order to reach these goals, we need to raise $100,000. HJI works with students to prepare, through learning and practice, to make a difference for low-income tenants and pursue careers in housing advocacy and poverty law. The Bridge Project is an effort to translate juvenile justice research into innovative products that drive changes in policy and practice. We have an angel donor matching the first $10K in donations 1:1Standing with the marginalized to ensure every person’s rights and liberties are protectedRemoving barriers to social growth and prosperity to build stronger communitiesSign up for our Justice e-Lerts for important updates.– Cory Booker, US Senator, 2020 Democratic Presidential Nominee Candidate, and former UJC staff memberCheck out Art@UJC, our exhibition program that brings together visual arts and social justiceCheck out our Young Professional Board, passionate supporters who help promote our workImproving the systems by which all society attains and benefits from justiceThe health and wellbeing of our staff and clients is of the utmost importance. The Urban Institute is using big data to answer this question, digging into 500,000 tweets from law enforcement agencies and 65 million tweets that mention police. With input from juvenile justice professionals, Urban Institute researchers are developing resources to help youth probation officers and agencies align their practice with research on what works to reduce recidivism and improve outcomes for youth and families.More than half of US states have taken steps in the past decade to reduce the number of people under correctional supervision and control skyrocketing costs without jeopardizing public safety. The Urban Institute is documenting strategies to achieve expansive, community-driven public safety investment and supporting jurisdictions interested in this model.Law enforcement agencies are experimenting with social media to build stronger relationships with their communities.