New York Women’s Foundation: The Justice Fund Grantee Partners

“As public defenders representing more than 20,000 people a year in the criminal legal system, we understand the importance of closing Rikers,” said Justine Olderman, Executive Director of The Bronx Defenders. “But closing Rikers will not, by itself, result in a fairer pre-trial system. With support from the New York Women’s Foundation, we are harnessing insights from our holistic model of defense to ensure that this unique opportunity creates long-lasting, positive change for the clients and community we serve.”

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