Institute for Innovation in Prosecution at John Jay College

08/02/2023

Democracy is under attack in Georgia.

Today, 4 DAs, led by Sherry Boston DeKalb County District Attorney, sued the state for a new law that guts prosecutorial discretion

A new threat to democracy has emerged in Georgia, writes Rachel Marshall, citing passage of a law that creates a commission weakening the independence of community-elected prosecutors.

08/02/2023

A new threat to democracy has emerged in Georgia, writes Rachel Marshall, citing passage of a law that creates a commission weakening the independence of community-elected prosecutors.

03/08/2023

On this , we celebrate the amazing women in our community and around the world who fight for justice and equality for all women everywhere.

02/27/2023

The IIP is hiring!

The IIP is seeking a driven and highly organized individual passionate about criminal justice policy to fill the role of Policy Associate.

Interested? Visit https://bit.ly/3ICNaDh to apply.

01/24/2023

In 2021, we launched our Beyond Big Cities Initiative to engage and learn from offices in smaller jurisdictions. In our latest video, hear from the members on challenges and solutions to the system’s most complex problems and how the Initiative has impacted their work!

Learn more about the initiative at https://www.prosecution.org/beyond-big-cities.

11/14/2022

In the US, local leaders face unprecedented challenges in recruiting and retaining prosecutors, leaving offices understaffed and under-experienced.

That's why the IIP has published our solutions playbook on “Revamping Recruitment and Retention."

Read here: http://prosecution.org/beyondbigcitiespapers

10/25/2022

The IIP is looking for new Spring interns for research and policy support!

Check out the full description at https://prosecution.org/careers!

10/05/2022

Data collection is increasingly a priority for local prosecutors.

That's why the IIP's Beyond Big Cities Initiative and Urban Institute have published a paper about data capacity, barriers and creative solutions for smaller offices.

https://www.prosecution.org/beyondbigcitiespapers

09/21/2022

On 10/7 & 10/14, join the IIP, Prosecutors Alliance, and Center for Court Innovation for a CLE training series on procedural justice led by PA’s Alana Mathews and Arcelia Hurtado with opening remarks by Manhattan District Attorney's Office's Alvin Bragg and County Attorney John Choi.

Register here: https://www.prosecution.org/procedural-justice-training-series

09/15/2022

Last week, the IIP was honored to host a number of CJ stakeholders John Jay College of Criminal Justice to discuss the challenges of prosecuting s*x crimes, where the system is failing communities, & potential solutions. A publication based on the conversation is forthcoming.

We were also lucky to have a performance of John Jay’s Seeing R**e followed by an impactful conversation led by John Jay Professors Shonna Trinch and Barbara Cassidy.

To learn more about the convening and Seeing R**e, visit https://www.prosecution.org/s*x-crimes-prosecution.

08/30/2022

"There is a huge misunderstanding that restorative justice is a 'feel good' concept and the only way to hold kids accountable is by punishing them in court..."
BBCI Member County Attorney Reese Frederickson on the value of using restorative justice in youth justice cases.

Each day, Minnesota judges and prosecutors make life-altering decisions about children who break the law. Most kids end up entangled in the county court system, but some youth are offered an alternative, known as diversion. A child’s future can hinge on the path that is chosen.

07/25/2022

NEW today from IIP: how local prosecutors can stand up for workers by combatting wage theft.

Read on for:
• Overcoming barriers & supporting victims
• Identifying common wage theft schemes
• Engaging w/ vulnerable communities

Download the guide here: prosecution.org/wagetheft