City Leaders Address Justice Reform with Renewed Urgency in Face of COVID-19
As COVID-19 presents daily challenges for city leaders across the United States, there is a growing need to attend to the risk and reality of the virus spread among persons in criminal justice settings. To address this, cities continue to make adjustments that protect residents, promote public safety and encourage reform. A recent NLC meeting of Mayors’ justice policy advisors highlighted examples of the procedural and policy shifts underway in various cities including Indianapolis, Newark and Philadelphia. Two mayors shared remarks on justice reform, public safety and COVID-19: Mayor Ras Baraka,
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