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Insights, case studies, news, and updates from ISLG’s good governance research and action.
Pathways to Opportunity: D.A. Bragg, CUNY ISLG Announce Funding Up To $1.2 Million To Provide Employment & Education Opportunities for Problem-Solving Court Participants
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., and the Institute for State & Local Governance at the City University of New York (ISLG), through the Criminal Justice Investment Initiative (CJII), today released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to fund one organization that will support participants in the Manhattan Felony Alternative-to-Incarceration (F-ATI) Court and the Inside Criminal Justice (ICJ) program.
D.A. Bragg, CUNY ISLG announce funding up to $200k for grassroots organizations to support survivors of domestic violence
This request for proposals seeks to fund survivor-led, grassroots organizations that support people impacted by domestic and intimate-partner violence in Manhattan.
What are the impacts of a trauma-informed abusive partner intervention program on attitudes, beliefs, and recidivism?
A critical component of TI-APIP is how it “centers a unique trauma-informed approach that helps boil down the complexities inherent in relationships with violence.”
Now More than Ever, Diversifying the Mental Health Workforce Benefits Us All
In light of the uncertainty facing the human services fields, we’ve taken a look at our data on how to fix these challenges—starting with making the mental health workforce better reflect the communities they serve.
What are the impacts of college-in-prison, both inside facilities and in the community?
CIP students had statistically fewer substantiated disciplinary incidents compared to non-students at 6, 12, and 24 months following enrollment.
Developing a Trauma-Informed Service Ecosystem in East Harlem
“We try to come at people like equals, in this together. And I think that helps build trust. I also think the fact that we, our team, is largely made up of people who have a lot of lived experience—there's just a different energy that people are getting and so that trust is a lot faster to form.”
Supporting Students After Incarceration: The Higher Education in Reentry Reimagined Initiative
Many incarcerated students are unable to finish their degree before they are released, meaning they must continue their college education once they return to the community to earn the degree they worked toward. To address barriers to reenrolling, the Higher Education in Reentry Reimagined initiative is working to bridge the needs of formerly incarcerated students with the services of educators and providers.
Healing, Resilience, Self-Care, Investment: Participants Share their Experiences Healing from Trauma
By giving them the tools to understand the root causes of their feelings—especially intense ones such as anger or anxiety—participants described being better able to manage them. For participants like Robert, this not only led to reduced feelings of stress and depression, but to better relationships and interactions with others.
Exploring Healing Journeys: Insights from a Recent Survey of Trauma Healing and Coping
In East Harlem, the Center for Trauma Innovation is helping participants heal from trauma and cope with challenges. A recent survey highlights how impacts vary across gender and racial identity, and how time plays an important role in healing journeys.
Protecting Globally Recognized Human Rights at the Local Level
December 10th is Human Rights Day. We’re spotlighting a few approaches that state and local governments can take to protect globally recognized human rights at the local level.
Voices from West Harlem: Trust in Law Enforcement, Community Cohesion & Personal Resilience
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.
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.