RFP Reshaping Prosecution, Motion for Justice: Expanding Equitable Access to Diversion

Date:  07-20-2024 Training, support, and quantitative and qualitative data analysis for prosecutor offices that partner with a community-based organization will be provided at no cost to prosecutor's office

From Vera Institute of Justice: The Vera Institute of Justice’s (Vera) Reshaping Prosecution program is accepting applications from prosecutors' offices interested in receiving technical assistance focused on increasing public safety and centering racial equity through diversion programs. Historical disinvestment in communities of color and already under-resourced communities has created a cycle of unmet needs that often leads to crime. These communities are disproportionately negatively impacted by policing and prosecution, and the criminal justice system often exacerbates the problem. Diversion programs have been proven to end cycles of justice involvement by meeting people’s needs, but have not been offered equally across all communities. By centering racial equity in diversion, we can ensure fairer access to resources that tackle the root causes of crime, ultimately leading to safer communities. Read more here.