Throughout the program, MEP staff worked to support youth with learning disabilities and ensure that they could thrive academically. The program also facilitated collaboration across sectors and organizations to best serve participants’ needs.

The talk series brought together leaders from across the criminal legal field, including prosecutors, defense attorneys, former judges, and service providers to discuss how to safely reduce reliance on incarceration while keeping the community safe.

Domestic violence can take on many forms—and financial control is one of them, with 94-99 percent of domestic violence survivors experiencing economic abuse. In New York City, many organizations offer services that help survivors overcome these issues by establishing financial security and facilitating opportunities, including many that are part of the Criminal Justice Investment Initiative.