Chief Brian Kyes on increasing public safety in Gateway Cities

Gateways Episode 36

Policy Center
Oct 15, 2019 Policy Center

This week on Gateways, Ben sits down with Chelsea Police Chief Kyes. They talk about how policing has changed over time and unpack the department’s adoption of what's known as the Hub model. Developed in Canada, the approach emphasizes early intervention through collaborative effort with

Building a more diverse police force in Lawrence

Gateways Episode 31

Policy Center
Sep 10, 2019 Policy Center

This week on Gateways, Ben and Juana sit down with Mayor Dan Rivera. Mayor Rivera gives us a behind-the-scenes look at efforts to help the police department become more representative of Lawrence’s diverse population.

Community corrections centers poised to offer much needed reentry support

Gateways Episode 28

Policy Center
Aug 13, 2019 Policy Center

When the state budget passed last month, it included provisions that better equip community corrections centers to provide reentry services. This week on Gateways, Ben sits down with Vin Lorenti, Director of Community Corrections at the Massachusetts Probation Service.

Budget offers solid blueprint for ‘Justice Reinvestment’

The MassCJRC Journal

Policy Center
Aug 5, 2019 Policy Center

As Massachusetts implements last year’s sweeping criminal justice reform package, we must stay focused on Justice Reinvestment—the effort to squeeze more public safety from limited resources by reducing prison terms and redirecting the savings to behavioral health treatment, education, training, and reentry services. The state budget signed this week by Gov. Baker includes promising new

Sixth Annual Massachusetts Criminal Justice Reform Coalition Policy Summit

Event Recap

Policy Center
Jun 21, 2019 Policy Center

Spring has been a whirlwind of activity. Amid it all, the Sixth Annual Massachusetts Criminal Justice Reform Coalition Summit stands out as a bright point. This year’s theme, Learning from Early Accomplishments in Young Adult Justice, drew a large crowd to the UMass Club on May 23rd, where speakers and attendees exchanged a wide range of

The Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth (MassINC) awarded $100,000

Boston nonprofit receives Cummings Foundation grant

Press Release
Jun 5, 2019 Press Release

BOSTON (June 5, 2019) – The Cummings Foundation has selected the Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth to be one of 100 nonprofits to receive $100,000 through the Foundation’s 100 for 100k Grant initiative. MassINC was chosen from hundreds of applicants for the designation. The grant will support MassINC’s efforts to maintain the momentum of

Rollins brings mandate for change – and blunt style – to Suffolk DA’s job

With reform talk in the air, Boston’s new prosecutor prepares to take the reins

Civic Journal
Dec 21, 2018 Civic Journal

RACHAEL ROLLINS DEFIED expectations when she rolled to a decisive victory this fall in the race for Suffolk County district attorney. She won a five-way Democratic primary, outpacing a field that included the favorite of the law enforcement establishment, and went on to trounce an independent candidate in the November general election. The seat was

An oversight board committed to improving criminal justice data and transparency

The MassCJRC Journal

Policy Center
Nov 6, 2018 Policy Center

Data and transparency are critical to securing the improvements in public safety that comprehensive criminal justice reform promises. If we want reform to take hold, we must be vigilant about making progress in these two areas. Over the past few months, there have been some unsettling signs. In July, strong provisions empowering an independent commission

Half an ocean away

The MassCJRC Journal

Policy Center
Aug 17, 2018 Policy Center

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston was racing east across the Southern ocean two weeks ahead of his nearest competitor when the winds inexplicably turned to face him head-on for 12 consecutive days. It was 1968; he’d been at sea on his own for five months, attempting to win the first solo around the world race. Facing these

In Middlesex DA’s race, a progressive face-off

Ryan facing spirited challenge with calls for reform in the air

Civic Journal
Aug 3, 2018 Civic Journal

DONNA PATALANO, who is challenging incumbent Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, looks like exactly the right candidate at the right time. The Winchester attorney is pushing a strong reform platform focused on addressing racial disparities in the criminal justice system and the need to rethink policies of the tough-on-crime era of the 1980s and 90s.

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Boston nonprofit receives Cummings Foundation grant

With reform talk in the air, Boston’s new prosecutor prepares to take the reins

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Ryan facing spirited challenge with calls for reform in the air

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