Domestic violence—and intimate partner violence (IPV), in particular—is a long-standing public health crisis that has persisted despite earnest political and programmatic efforts to curb it. Although Abusive Partner Intervention Programs (APIPs) emerged in the late 1970s to reduce domestic violence, many traditional APIP models have not been found to promote long-term behavior change. Intervention programs that work with abusive partners and use trauma-informed approaches can help successfully prevent future intimate partner violence.

The new Manhattan DA will be responsible for advancing justice on a broad scale. We outline a core set of principles related to fairness, trust, and community safety that can help the next DA get there.

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.