Open Minds, Open Doors
Housing Justice Narrative Initiative
Landlords and brokers often viewed justice-impacted individuals through risk-based narratives.
Housing access was reframed as public safety infrastructure, with returning citizens positioned as neighbors rebuilding stability rather than liabilities. The campaign shifted the conversation from fear to shared community benefit.
Set Photos
Images courtesy of Johnny Perez
Team/Collaborators
Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ), Funder
Policy Ground Consulting, Producer
Archelon Films, Videographer
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Key Findings
750,000 New Yorkers have justice history.
Studies indicate that formerly incarcerated individuals with secure, stable housing are significantly less likely to be rearrested or reincarcerated than those experiencing housing instability or homelessness.
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