Vera Institute of Justice

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Vera works closely with government and civic leaders to urgently build and improve justice systems that ensure fairness, promote safety, and strengthen… | Who We Are We are advocates, researchers and activists working to end mass incarceration. Vera is powered by hundreds of researchers and advocates working to transform the criminal justice and immigration systems until they’re fair for all. Founded in 1961 to advocate for alternatives to money bail in New York City, Vera is now a national organization that partners with impacted communities and government leaders for change. We develop just, equitable solutions so that money doesn’t determine freedom; fewer people are in jails, prisons, and immigration detention; and everyone in the system is treated with dignity. About Us Vera fights to transform the criminal and legal justice systems acros | HOME // Who we are About Us SHARE Vera is fighting to end mass incarceration. Founded in 1961 to advocate for alternatives to money bail in Ne

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