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Insights, case studies, news, and updates from ISLG’s good governance research and action.
We Need to Utilize All Proven Strategies to End Domestic Violence
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
22 Local & State Legislative Staffers Selected for the Kriegel Fellowship for Public Service Leaders
The Kriegel Fellowship aims to support and empower legislative chiefs of staff and other staffers to excel in their current positions, network with their colleagues from other offices, and grow confidently into the next generation of elected officials and public service leaders.
National Coming Out Day: Resilience & Support within NYC’s LGBTQIA+ Community
National Coming Out Day is an opportunity to celebrate victories and to reflect on challenges ahead, from a public health infrastructure that struggles to meet queer health needs to a lack of housing and other supports.
Lessons Learned: Best Practices for Conducting Research with the Deaf Population
Incorporating data collection methods that are accessible and culturally appropriate not only show respect for the population, but also result in more reliable, quality data that is grounded in equity and inclusivity. To do so, Urban and Gallaudet identified several key recommendations that other researchers may consider when working with this community.
Communication & Collaboration to Address Barriers for Deaf Survivors
BFL offers services through three avenues: Freedom House, a domestic violence (DV) shelter; Secret Garden, a DV program providing counseling, support groups, advocacy, and safety planning, among others; and BFL Apartments, which offers permanent housing to survivors with disabilities
Why Law Enforcement Should Be Doing More Deflection as A Primary Response
New research by Justice System Partners supported by the MacArthur Foundation’s Safety and Justice Challenge (SJC) shows the positive impacts of police-led deflection strategies on jail reduction efforts.
To reduce NYC crime, invest in prevention
This week, the Manhattan DA’s office is partnering with CUNY’s Institute for State & Local Governance (ISLG) to award 10 community-based organizations with $20,000 each. These investments will engage young New Yorkers with supportive services and work in the community — methods proven to keep young people, and their neighbors, safe from gun violence.
Former First Deputy Mayor and NYC Budget Director Dean Fuleihan Joins ISLG as Senior Fellow
A longtime budget expert for both the City and State, Fuleihan comes to ISLG as municipalities and public institutions face critical questions about creating responsible budgets that meet the needs of residents and provide strategic policy decisions to help communities recover and rebound from COVID-19.
The Dangers of Considering “Dangerousness”: The History & Implications of Risk Assessment-Based Pretrial Decision-Making
While “dangerousness” assessments are touted as an effort to reduce reliance on pretrial detention by detaining only those deemed a risk to public safety, very little is known about whether these considerations in bail decision-making would reliably decrease pretrial detention or reduce racial and ethnic disparities, the very two things the original legislation was meant to address.
“Come Together and Make a Statement That This is our Home”: A Case Study of Grassroots Organization Investment in West Harlem
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office conceived the WHCRRP and partnered with Osborne and TCMF to plan and implement the multi-pronged initiative, which seeks to address community trauma, promote long-term healing among residents, and sustain the reduction in violence that occurred following the law enforcement intervention in West Harlem in June 2014.
13 NYC Elected Officials Chosen as New Class of Lindsay Fellows in Government Leadership & Practice
Named for former New York City mayor John Lindsay, the Fellowship seeks to recognize his legacy by recruiting new, upcoming elected officials—especially from communities of color and other groups underrepresented in government leadership—and seek ways to advance their growth, learning, and careers.
Meeting the Needs of Young People Transitioning Out of Foster Care
Older youth transitioning to adulthood are typically subjected to numerous adverse childhood experiences. Action Research found that the vast majority of youth eligible for FYTA experienced at least one instance of maltreatment, with 68% of those experiencing three or more instances of maltreatment.