Vera Institute of Justice
Jennifer Peirce, PhD, currently serves as the Associate Director of Research for the Beyond Jails Initiative at the Vera Institute of Justice, overseeing a research portfolio focused on local pretrial justice issues and jail decarceration. With a robust background in criminal justice research, Jennifer has held various positions at Vera, including Senior Research Associate and Interim Program Director for Jail Decarceration. Jennifer's academic credentials include a PhD in Criminal Justice from the Graduate Center, CUNY, with research that examined prison life and reforms in the Dominican Republic. Previous experience encompasses roles as a Citizen Security Policy Analyst at the Inter-American Development Bank, a Program Officer for Global Affairs Canada, and research roles in various organizations addressing issues related to violence, justice, and gender equality.
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We envision a society that respects the dignity of every single person. And we're working to realize it. We work with others who share our vision to tackle the most pressing injustices of our day - from the causes and consequences of mass incarceration, racial disparities, and the loss of public trust in law enforcement, to the unmet needs of the vulnerable, the marginalized, and those harmed by crime and violence.