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Insights, case studies, news, and updates from ISLG’s good governance research and action.
CUNY ISLG Study of New York’s Human Services Workforce Finds Sector Growing Rapidly, but Wages Falling Short of the Cost of Living
The study found the sector has doubled since 2000, but that real wages have stagnated compared to private sector employment—with women of color most impacted.
Alameda County District Attorney’s Office Launches New Data Dashboard Portal
The ACDAO receives thousands of incident reports from police agencies to review for prosecution each year. This is the first public interactive view into that consequential work. The initial release of the dashboard provides detailed information on case referrals and cases filed.
Diversifying New York City’s Mental Health Workforce
The following is an op-ed originally published in City Limits, and is based on our report that uncovers the reasons for the underrepresentation of BIPOC communities in the helping professions, with the goal of developing recommendations for investments designed to address those reasons.
New York's College-in-Prison Prospects… and Challenges
It’s not simply about providing classes. It’s about reducing administrative barriers so incarcerated students can maintain momentum despite transfers, as well as feel supported after release so they can continue on their journeys to success and stability.
CUNY ISLG & NYC Opportunity Launch Grassroots Policy Incubator for Local Leaders to Address Challenges in their Community
Up to three grassroots leaders or community organizations will be awarded $40K and participate in a six-month policy incubation process to develop solutions to policy gaps or challenges facing NYC communities.
Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice & CUNY ISLG Announce $6.5 Million Investment in Restorative Justice Programming at 16 Community-Based Organizations Across NYC
Initial funding for restorative justice programs is part of $16.5 million multiyear initiative.
Snohomish County Launches Law and Justice Dashboard, Developed with CUNY ISLG
The Law and Justice Dashboard, developed for Snohomish County in partnership with CUNY ISLG, is one of the first in the nation to combine both law enforcement and prosecutor data to provide users a better understanding of affected persons’ involvement in the law and justice system.
To Make Pretrial Reforms Work, Listen to Workers in the Justice System
Though policymakers are responsible for establishing the policy frameworks, local agencies and practitioners — court officials, law enforcement, prosecutors, service providers and defense attorneys — are ultimately the ones who carry them out. Their buy-in during the legislative process can ensure policies in theory reach their intended goals in practice.
New Landmark Report by CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance Details Firsthand Experience of Agencies Tasked with Implementing the New York State 2019 Criminal Justice Reform Act
The study includes feedback on how provisions have shaped policies and practices, along with learned lessons to inform comprehensive legislative reform development.
CUNY ISLG, D.A. Bragg Make Major Mental Health Investment, Awards $6 Million To “The Bridge”
Neighborhood Navigators will build trusting relationships with individuals who may have a mental illness or substance use disorder that are living or spending significant time on the street in Manhattan priority areas determined by community feedback.
Criminal Legal Reforms Didn’t Lead to Violent Crime. Saying They Did Distracts from Real Solutions.
Blaming violent crime on criminal legal reforms without any evidence has many negative consequences, including increased political pressure to expand unnecessary, harmful and expensive incarceration practices. Equally dangerously, it diverts resources away from understanding the actual causes of crime, including the complex impact of COVID-19.
Navigating a Better Path Forward on Mental Health
Abusive partner intervention programs (APIPs) can reduce crime and provide long-term benefits to both parties involved in an abusive relationship and to the community as a whole – if done the right way. It’s not easy. Abusive partner interventions are challenging. But instead of giving up on these efforts to prevent recidivism, we must reinvigorate our commitment to proven methods that get results