Support for Survivor-led Organizations
This RFP is specifically intended to fund survivor-led organizations by supporting needs that help survivors access services, continue to receive support and services, and remain safe. The intent is to strengthen and expand the important work these organizations are already doing in their communities
The Impacts of College-in-Prison Participation on Safety and Employment in New York State
This study examined the effect of any participation in CIP on in-facility behavior, recidivism, employment, and income. Researchers used several proxies to measure these outcomes. The researchers measured in-facility behavior using counts of in-facility disciplinary incidents (called “misconducts”), recidivism using reconviction for any new offense, employment using formal employment, and measured income as wages from formal employment.
An Evaluation of the Center for Trauma Innovation for Justice-Impacted Communities in New York City
This brief explores the lived experiences of Center for Trauma Innovation participants, offering a richer understanding of how the trauma-informed practices at the CTI nurture resilience, foster community, and catalyze personal growth.
New York City Health Justice Network Recidivism Evaluation Study
NYC HJN addressed a wide range of client health needs, including support with health insurance, primary care, dental care, mental and behavioral health, and social service needs such as assistance with employment, housing, food security, obtaining vital documents (e.g., identification), and legal support.
Synthesizing a Decade of CJII Innovation
This series of briefs take stock of CJII’s goals in key areas, dives into case studies of the real-life impact community organizations achieved, and provides a blueprint for practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and funders to shape the future of public safety partnerships.
Transformative Care: Insights from CTI’s Trauma-Informed Framework for Healing
This brief explores the lived experiences of Center for Trauma Innovation participants, offering a richer understanding of how the trauma-informed practices at the CTI nurture resilience, foster community, and catalyze personal growth.
Understanding How Justice Impacted Communities Heal from and Cope with Trauma
This research brief explores how participants in the Center for Trauma Innovation have learned to navigate their healing processes and cope with trauma, emphasizing the impact of key factors—like gender, race, ethnicity, and time spent in the program—that influence these journeys.
Gun Violence Prevention Initiative – Summer 2025
This initiative aims to address gun violence in New York City, particularly during the summer months when incidents spike. DANY seeks to empower CBOs to engage at-risk youth through meaningful programming, fostering positive connections that deter violence.
Evaluation of the West Harlem Community Reentry and Restoration Project
Through credible messengers, restorative justice, and a capacity-building incubator, WHCRRP provided direct services to those in Manhattanville and the Grant Houses and surrounding area in the West Harlem community.
An Evaluation of the Center for Trauma Innovation for Justice-Impacted Communities in New York City
The Center for Trauma Innovation (CTI) aims to serve participants who have experienced chronic trauma related, but not limited, to incarceration, poverty, racism, and experiencing/witnessing community violence. This process evaluation of the program used Community-Based Participatory Research methods, a model that incorporates the perspectives of program staff, participants, and funders in research design and execution. This report details that process, as well as the program’s impact on system-impacted communities in East Harlem and beyond, detailing its operations, effectiveness, and areas for improvement.
