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We craft the research, policies, partnerships, and infrastructure necessary to help government and public institutions work more effectively, efficiently, and in the interest of all communities, regardless of background or zip code.

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Voices from West Harlem: Trust in Law Enforcement, Community Cohesion & Personal Resilience
Insights, Project Updates
Voices from West Harlem: Trust in Law Enforcement, Community Cohesion & Personal Resilience
Insights, Project Updates

After large-scale law enforcement intervention in 2014 left the community disrupted and traumatized, the West Harlem Community Reentry and Restoration Project (WHCRRP) sought to support the people directly impacted as well as the community at large.

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[From Our Partners]  Evaluation of the West Harlem Community Reentry and Restoration Project 
[From Our Partners]  Evaluation of the West Harlem Community Reentry and Restoration Project 

Through credible messengers, restorative justice, and a capacity-building incubator, WHCRRP provided direct services to those in Manhattanville and the Grant Houses and surrounding area in the West Harlem community.

Supporting Survivors of Gender-Based Violence Impacted by the Legal System
Supporting Survivors of Gender-Based Violence Impacted by the Legal System

The project will gather insights through interviews with survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) who have also had contact with the criminal legal system. The goal is to understand the challenges survivors face when accessing services in New York City and provide recommendations for improved practices to government agencies and service providers.

Building Better Public Sector Data
Building Better Public Sector Data

This brief details how CUNY ISLG staff work with governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations, and other partners to effectively collect, maintain, and use data, especially in the face of time and resource constraints.

[From Our Partners] A Community-Focused Approach to Addressing Trauma: Lessons Learned from the Center for Trauma Innovation
[From Our Partners] A Community-Focused Approach to Addressing Trauma: Lessons Learned from the Center for Trauma Innovation

This brief showcases how learning communities can be used to support innovation, growth, and collaboration among organizations working toward shared outcomes. The Center for Trauma Innovation, a CJII-funded project, is used as a case study.

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