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A collaboration between Freedom Reads, the Center for Justice Innovation, the National Book Foundation, and Interabang Books co-owner Lori Feathers, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major US book award to be judged exclusively by people who are currently serving prison sentences. Learn more about this prestigious honor and its winner for its second year.
We develop new responses to crime and harm that support a better future for all.
We work hand in hand with residents to build stronger neighborhoods and address local challenges before they reach the justice system.
Empowering residents to secure and maintain a home increases safety and reduces the likelihood of coming into contact with the legal system.
We break cycles of harm and violence by fostering healing from trauma and addressing community needs.
The walls of our Midtown Community Justice Center have been transformed with art. As part of an ongoing effort by presiding Judge John Zhuo Wang and our Midtown team to make the court space more welcoming for all, three talented artists from our community partner Artistic Noise were invited to create large-scale artworks for the courtroom. Hear from them about the power of art to create a more supportive and healing environment for those coming into court.
Read stories, ideas, and insights on the future of Community Justice—from innovative court programs connecting people to support instead of incarceration to community-led initiatives that put residents at the center of policy decisions.
