Updates on Criminal Justice

Update — Gateway Cities

The evolving role of street workers in youth violence prevention

This week on Gateways, Ben learns about the role of street workers in public health focused youth violence prevention efforts. UTEC’s Geoff Foster, Nichelle Sadler, and Leslie Rivera share their experiences as street workers.

February 12, 2020

Update — Gateway Cities

Chief Brian Kyes on increasing public safety in Gateway Cities

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

October 15, 2019

Update — Gateway Cities

Building a more diverse police force in Lawrence

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.

September 10, 2019

Update — Gateway Cities

Community corrections centers poised to offer much needed reentry support

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.

August 13, 2019

Update — Policy Center