The Center for Court Innovation drives reforms to create a fair, effective, and humane justice system through original research.

We explore the ultimate goal of reform, examining how many popular changes fail to counter harmful effects. Our work focuses on evidence-based solutions, including understanding that the quality of human interaction is central to effective treatment, rather than relying solely on incarceration.

We promote innovative approaches, such as restorative justice, to address complex issues like intimate partner violence and the impacts of racism. Our research provides tools and blueprints—like the NYC Blueprint for Gender-Based Violence—to develop community-based prevention efforts against gun violence and ensure justice is truly humane for all.