Case Studies

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Time for Implementation An Alternative to Immigration and Asylum Detention in the United States

The Vera Institute of Justice has operated since 1961 throughout the United States with the goal of working with government and civil leaders to promote the needs of marginalized communities, to unravel the impediments to human dignity to inform decisions, and to improve justice systems that ensu

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By JJ Cho Post date: 08/31/2020
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The Power of Companies to Increase Voter Turnout

As a developed democracy, it is surprising to learn the United States consistently lags behind other developed democracies worldwide. In both presidential and midterm elections, an average of 40-60% of the voting eligible population participates as opposed other developed democracies.

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By Post date: 08/31/2020
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A KIND Solution: A Case Study of Legal Aid for Unaccompanied Migrant Children

The U.S. immigration system is currently in disarray, especially with regard to unaccompanied migrant children.

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By Katie Tripp Post date: 08/31/2020
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Black Lives Matter to Whom?

Before I begin, I feel that is necessary to explain my perspective. I am a white, college educated, upper middle class woman who has faced few institutionalized or informal forms of prejudice in my life.

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By Pearl Risberg Post date: 07/04/2017
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Democracy Summer Internship The Effect of Mentorship and Organizing Training on Youth Leaders

As part of its effort to achieve a democracy “of, for, and by the people,” the nonpartisan voter advocacy organization Democracy North Carolina runs an internship program called Democracy Summer.

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By Caitilin Hall Post date: 02/04/2016
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The “Democracy is for the People” Movement

Key Findings   When done correctly, grassroots campaigns can be highly effective in spreading information and organizing citizenry within a democratic nation.

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By Caroline Burke Post date: 02/03/2016