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Dear Pamela, Did you know that the Vera Institute of Justice was founded to advocate for alternatives to money bail in New York City?   More than 60 years later, we're doubling down on solutions that work, grounded in research and led by people who live in the communities we serve.  Vera's Greater Justice New York (GJNY) program is working to build a justice system where public safety means fairness, racial equity, and healthy communities—and where jail and prison are truly the last options. The generosity of people like you makes this work possible. Since bail reform passed in 2020, New York's jail population has dropped by 41 percent while keeping communities safe.   But we still see huge racial disparities: over 50 percent of New York's prison population is Black, even though Black people make up just 17.6 percent of the state's population.   This is why GJNY's mission is so important. Will you donate today and fuel this critical work? We focus our efforts on counties with the highest incarceration rates, plus those already making real strides toward reform. Together with local partners, we're shaping policies and driving conversations about decarceration and what real public safety looks like.   Your support helps us keep pushing for fair bail and pretrial reforms; reduce unnecessary incarceration; and invest in community programs that help people thrive outside of jail.  But we can't do this work without you. Your donation brings us closer to a justice system that treats everyone fairly. With gratitude, Alana — Alana Sivin Director, Greater Justice New York Vera Institute of Justice   Greater Justice New York is one of Vera's three place-based initiatives, along with Vera Louisiana and Vera California. We leverage our relationships with local government and community to dismantle harmful, punitive systems and instead build institutions that deliver safety and justice. © 2025 Vera Institute of Justice. All Rights Reserved.   Vera Institute of Justice 34 35th Street | Suite 4-2A | Brooklyn, NY 11232 (212) 334-1300   Privacy Statement | unsubscribe