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Translating Justice: A Guide for New York City's Justice and Public Safety Agencies to Improve Access for Residents with Limited English Proficiency

Translating Justice: A Guide for New York City's Justice and Public Safety Agencies to Improve Access for Residents with Limited English Proficiency

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Vera Institute of Justice (New York, NY)

Published 2005. 27 pages.

A "summary of diverse efforts to bridge the language gap" is described in this report (p. i). Five chapters follow an executive summary: introduction; what is known about New York City's limited English proficient population and its interaction with the criminal justice system; the importance for New York City's justice agencies to address language barriers; good practices in government agencies in New York City and elsewhere for overcoming language barriers; and ongoing challenges and next steps. Accession Number: 021222

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