Vera Institute of Justice
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Securing equal justice, ending mass incarceration, and strengthening families and communities. Founded 1961.
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What is the Vera Institute of Justice?
Founded in 1961 to advocate for alternatives to money bail in New York City, Vera is now a national organization that partners with impacted communities and government leaders for change. With offices in four major cities, and a team of hundreds of advocates, researchers, and policy experts, we work to transform the criminal legal and immigration system so that money doesn’t determine freedom; fewer people are incarcerated; and everyone behind bars is treated with dignity.
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As an employer of choice in our field, supporting Vera staff—both personally and professionally—is a priority. To do this, we invest in the well-being of our employees through above market rate compensation, student loan repayment benefits, generous assisted reproductive technology coverage through our comprehensive medical insurance plan, paid leave time including Paid Family Leave, employer retirement savings contributions, and wellness initiatives throughout the year.
View Current OppurtunitiesAdvancing Universal Representation
Vera’s Advancing Universal Representation initiative is driving a national movement for “universal representation,” a public defender system for people in immigration court. Our goal is to establish a right to representation for all immigrants facing deportation. Every person facing deportation deserves high-quality legal representation regardless of income, race, national origin, or history with the criminal legal system.
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