An evaluation team at the Center for Complex Trauma is using a community-based participatory research approach to understand how the Center for Trauma Innovation in East Harlem implemented a unique trauma-informed program.

In East Harlem, the Center for Trauma Innovation is supporting the healing journeys of individuals impacted by the criminal legal system with unique strategies to build relationships, provide innovative services, and respond to community needs.  

A snapshot of the work we’ve done this summer: debuting work across the country, from an innovative model for community investment in New York City to prosecutorial dashboards in Washington State; kicking off a Grassroots Policy Incubator to bring local leaders to the table; and going north of the border to optimize state governments in Canada.

Participatory research gives community stakeholders a voice in evaluating the programs designed to support them. It creates partnerships between them and evaluation staff to understand program implementation processes, identify challenges, and propose recommendations.  

Initial funding for restorative justice programs is part of $16.5 million multiyear initiative.

The PPPI brings together students from across CUNY schools, fields of study, and degree programs to be a part of the work CUNY ISLG researchers, policy administrators, data scientists, and budget experts are doing in New York City and across the country.

We’ve put together a snapshot of the work we’ve done and are doing toward our goals of advancing justice, promoting opportunity, and optimizing state and local governments across the country.

The Fellowship seeks to help chiefs of staff and other legislative office leaders excel in their current positions, network with other chiefs of staff, and grow confidently into the next generation of elected officials and public service leaders.

We’ve put together a snapshot of the work we’ve done and are doing toward our goals of advancing justice, promoting opportunity, and optimizing state and local governments across the country

The past year has confirmed how much good governance truly matters. Our sleeves remain rolled up—our work to help optimize institutions and leaders continues. This new blog, Institute Intelligence, is inaugurated with that in mind.