Published. Nov 30, 2020. As a man who’s dedicated his 15 -year career to helping those charged with crimes but can’t afford a private defense attorney, Danny Engelberg understands the work of a public defender all too well. He likens the work to riding a fast-moving rollercoaster. Most mornings are a steady climb to the top as attorneys get ...Anyone looking for proof that criminal justice reform is a bipartisan issue need look no further than Oklahoma. The state is the reddest of red, and not just because of its famously rusty soil. Donald Trump won voters there by more than 30 points in 2016 and 2020. The current governor, Kevin Stitt, used his first three years checking every box ...The Washington Post 08.06.2014. Cleveland’s Mingling of Charter and District Schools Gets $ 3 Million Boost. Cleveland.com 06.18.2014. 12.10.2013. 06.22.2013. 06.09.2013. Viewing philanthropy as an engine of innovation, we rigorously research problems and answers in criminal justice, health, education and public finance.In January 2023, Illinois will become the first state to eliminate cash bail, following last year’s passage of the broad-based justice reform bill known as the SAFE ‑T Act. “ The SAFE ‑T Act is historic,” said Virginia Bersch, director of criminal justice at Arnold Ventures. “ Illinois is the first state to eliminate all forms of financial conditions …"It is an entirely fair point" to ask why states are just now beginning to grapple with price caps after years of discussion, said Mark Miller, executive vice … Karla works collaboratively with Arnold Ventures’ leadership team, through grant-making, priority initiatives, and special projects. She currently supports the People and Culture team with the design and execution of Arnold Ventures’ learning and growth efforts. She also is responsible for developing and managing strategic investments ... Arnold Ventures announced the National Partnership in March, capitalizing on momentum in the bail reform movement to more deeply connect researchers, practitioners, and advocates working to reduce unjust pretrial detention. National Partnership initiatives focus on judicial decisions, prosecution, public defense, court administration, and more. Three new states — North Dakota, Colorado, and Idaho — are being added to reform efforts already underway in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and South Carolina. Restoring Promise is supported in part by a $ 7 million grant from Arnold Ventures to the Vera Institute. The program transforms the U.S. criminal justice system by centering …Arnold Ventures’ New Head of Pretrial Hopes to ‘Build Up and Build Out’. Ezekiel Edwards, Arnold Ventures’ new vice president of criminal justice, pretrial, gives a …In North Carolina, Conservatives for Criminal Justice Reform ( CCJR) has gained traction since its founding in 2016 and has advanced several pieces of reform legislation. Their first goal was raising the juvenile age so that a 16 - or 17 -year-old charged with a low-level felony or misdemeanor would not enter the adult court system.Real Madrid are keeping close tabs on Trent Alexander-Arnold's contract situation, with the right-back in the final 18 months of his deal. The England …WASHINGTON and HOUSTON, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Arnold Ventures (AV) announced Kevin Ring, currently the President of FAMM (Families Against Mandatory Minimums), will …Feb 6, 2020 · Waxman’s latest white paper, funded by Arnold Ventures, found that while nonprofit drug companies have great promise, their sustainability is threatened by five key challenges: Tax code. Because of their unique mission and funding sources, nonprofit pharmaceutical companies lack a suitable tax-exempt status that accurately reflects the work ... Arnold Ventures devotes significant investments to reducing community violence. The philanthropy places a strong focus on addressing perpetration and victimization among young Black and brown men in high-risk places, increasing community involvement in preventing crime, and improving police effectiveness and fairness. In fact, the homicide clearance rate actually fell from 61. 4 % in 2019 to 54. 4 % in 2020, according to a study by crime analyst Jeff Asher. And in cities with populations larger than 250, 000, the homicide clearance rate fell from 57. 6 % to 47. 3 %. Understanding what factors promote effective police investigation and crime solving is key to ... COVID worsened already inhumane conditions in prison. Though the pandemic has made it harder to do this kind of transformative work, the need for it is now clearer than ever. Before his release, Olfonzo served as one of these mentors on the inside and was instrumental in shaping Lee’s Restoring Promise unit.May 19, 2023 · Biden Economic Adviser Joins Arnold Ventures; Giving Compass Names New CEO. By M.J. Prest. May 19, 2023. Courtesy of Arnold Ventures. Charlie Anderson, who served in the Biden-Harris administration, has been hired as executive vice president for infrastructure at Arnold Ventures, where he will oversee the development of bipartisan solutions to ... Arnold Ventures is a for-profit limited liability company (LLC) and its creation represents a departure from their other philanthropy, the Laura and John …Arnold Ventures’ Health Care portfolio makes health care affordable and accessible for patients, employers, and taxpayers. We fund work across several broad issue areas: Provider Payment Incentives and Medicare Sustainability, Commercial Sector Prices, Drug Prices, Clinical Trials, and Complex Care. The team works with experts from inside …We seek to identify and scale effective practices that improve student success in higher education. Image: In the past decade, many schools have launched student support programs or expanded existing efforts. The most well-known is the Accelerated Study in Associate’s Programs (ASAP) at the City University of New York, which bundled several ...Deep Dive with Laura Arnold,” an issues-based podcast from Arnold Ventures. LLC, Focus on Affecting Policy Change. Philanthropy Daily. When Philanthropy Is Not Enough: A Top Donor Couple Takes a Broader Approach to Impact. Inside Philanthropy. John and Laura Arnold Join Other Billionaires in Move Away From Traditional Philanthropy.Mon 18 Mar 2024 00.01 EDT. A Sydney firm has paid tribute to promising young lawyer Mitch East after his death in a suspected hit-and-run …The New York Times 02.03.2023. Statement from Laura and John Arnold on Landmark Law to Lower Prescription Drug Prices. 08.16.2022. Statement from Laura and John Arnold Following Senate Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. 08.07.2022. Bill aimed at lowering Medicare drug prices faces next test in the Senate. Pretrial Justice. We must reform every aspect of the pretrial system — from policing to bail; prosecution to public defense — to ensure that every person who has contact with the justice system is afforded equal treatment under the law. We support policies that decarcerate, protect individuals’ constitutional rights, advance community ... Number of jurisdictions across the U.S. that Arnold Ventures has partnered with to implement the PSA. 29.3%. Decrease in New Jersey’s pretrial jail population since pretrial reform, including the PSA, was implemented. 79%. Proportion of judges surveyed who say the PSA informs their release decisions.More than 49, 000 people died of an opioid overdose in 2017, making it one of the deadliest public health crises in the U.S.Of the millions suffering, most don’t have access to high-quality treatment that could help them manage their disease. Among the barriers: a lack of quality treatment facilities, gaps in insurance coverage, and public policies that …Part. 3. : As Purveyors of Surprise Medical Billing, Private Equity Has Fought Lawmakers’ Attempts to Protect Patients. Private equity has aggressively worked to limit patient protections against surprise medical billing, one of its most egregious money-making tactics. As legislation languishes amid a pandemic, expensive surprise medical ...Before joining Arnold Ventures, Asa was an associate on the general practice team at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, where he worked on a range of matters spanning the corporate governance, capital markets, project finance, mergers and acquisitions and crisis management teams. He brings more than 10 years of legal and policy experience to the ...Community Safety Across The Nation, A New Generation of Solutions-Oriented Sheriffs Take Office. Violence Reduction Medical Groups Disavow Discredited Excuse for Deaths in the Criminal Justice System. Complex Care AV Submits Letter on Transparency and Accountability in Medicare Advantage. Violence Reduction New Project Aims to Address …Arnold Ventures has started to take the first steps down that path. Under the leadership of Jennifer Doleac, Associate Professor of Economics and Director for the Justice Tech Lab at Texas A & M University, Arnold Ventures has convened virtual gatherings of practitioners, law enforcement experts, legislative policy professionals, and … Prior to joining Arnold Ventures, Jordan interned with the Virginia Holistic Justice Initiative, where she assisted in the development of a mobile-app of local resources providing various modes of support to criminal-justice involved central Virginians. She also served as a political and communications intern at America Votes, where she created ... Prior to joining Arnold Ventures, Arielle served as a senior principal and then director at Nuna, a Silicon Valley company focused on leveraging data to drive improvements in health care quality and affordability. She also previously worked to expand access to women’s health care at the Reproductive Health Technologies Project and supported ...By Web Desk. March 22, 2024. Arnold Schwarzenegger's reunion with Danny DeVito for a new movie project. Arnold Schwarzenegger is going to …Mar 08, 2023. On Feb. 1, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ( CMS) proposed technical changes to the way the Medicare program determines payments to Medicare Advantage plans. This action prompted Arnold Ventures, which broadly works to address health care affordability issues, to send a comment letter to CMS on March 3.Prior to bail reform, around 15, 000 New Jerseyans were incarcerated on any given day, with more than 75 % just awaiting trial or sentencing. Moreover, 5, 000 of these people were being detained solely because they could not afford to post cash bail. At the same time, more affluent people who posed a danger to the community could buy their …Arnold Ventures devotes significant investments to reducing community violence. The philanthropy places a strong focus on addressing perpetration and victimization among young Black and brown men in high-risk places, increasing community involvement in preventing crime, and improving police effectiveness and fairness.6 Big Wins in 2022 for Higher Education, Democracy, Climate, Contraceptives, Organ Donation, and Evidence-Based Policy. Policing Join Arnold Ventures Sept. 22 – 24 in Austin for the Texas Tribune Festival. Climate and Clean Energy A …Community Supervision Arnold Ventures Releases Overview of Its Criminal Justice Initiative Policing Congress Is Engaging in a Harmful Piece of Political Theater by Disapproving D.C.’s Common Sense Police Reform Bill Op-Ed. Policing Investing in Fair and Effective Policing to Reduce Crime and Improve Community Safety.Waxman’s latest white paper, funded by Arnold Ventures, found that while nonprofit drug companies have great promise, their sustainability is threatened by five key challenges: Tax code. Because of their unique mission and funding sources, nonprofit pharmaceutical companies lack a suitable tax-exempt status that accurately reflects the …Democracy. We envision a government responsive to the best interests of the people it serves and held accountable when it is not. We believe the widespread dysfunction and polarization observed in government today is a symptom of a deeper problem: an unfair system of rules and practices designed for and protected by people in power to keep …Arnold Ventures I imagine you see plenty of eyebrows shoot up whenever you explain how the patent system is being exploited to protect high drug prices and prevent competition. But the topic can feel complicated, and that complexity may scare policymakers and activists from getting involved. Bail Reform The Facts on Pretrial Reform in Illinois Bail Reform Republicans Should Unite in Support of Bail Reform Op-Ed. Prisons With a Broad Coalition, Minnesota Overhauls Its Criminal Justice System. Community Supervision Arnold Ventures Releases Overview of Its Criminal Justice Initiative Pretrial Justice States Must Confront the ... In fact, the homicide clearance rate actually fell from 61. 4 % in 2019 to 54. 4 % in 2020, according to a study by crime analyst Jeff Asher. And in cities with populations larger than 250, 000, the homicide clearance rate fell from 57. 6 % to 47. 3 %. Understanding what factors promote effective police investigation and crime solving is key to ...Mar 24, 2022 · Researched and written by Core Correctional Solutions with support from Arnold Ventures, the study builds upon a 2013 analysis that offered similar findings. This time, however, researchers went back to the topic armed with more data — on nearly 1 . 5 million people booked into a jail in Kentucky between 2009 and 2018 — and more rigorous ... Prior to joining Arnold Ventures, Alex was a senior policy analyst at CapView Strategies, a boutique health policy consulting firm in Washington, D.C., where she primarily focused on Medicare and Medicaid payment and delivery reform and alternative payment models, health reform, and drug pricing. During law school, Alex interned on Capitol Hill ...Waxman’s latest white paper, funded by Arnold Ventures, found that while nonprofit drug companies have great promise, their sustainability is threatened by five key challenges: Tax code. Because of their unique mission and funding sources, nonprofit pharmaceutical companies lack a suitable tax-exempt status that accurately reflects the … Arnold Ventures LLC (formerly known as The Laura and John Arnold Foundation) is focused on evidence-based giving in a wide range of categories including: criminal justice, education, health care, and public finance. The organization was founded by billionaires John D. Arnold and Laura Arnold in 2010. In 2023, a new center at the University of Maryland, supported by Arnold Ventures, will start to gather this information, synthesize it, and make it available to local leaders and the general public. The Center for the Study and Practice of Violence Reduction, led by Thomas Abt, author of Bleeding Out: The Devastating Consequences …There is no perfect system, but this year, there has been significant progress in efforts to overhaul money-based regimes and replace them with a fairer, more effective system focused on a defendant’s risk. One such effort is New Jersey’s Bail Reform and Speedy Trial Act, which went into effect Jan. 1. Among many other significant changes ...Arnold Ventures’ Evidence and Evaluation team funds rigorous research, including randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-experimental designs (QEDs) evaluating policies and programs across the spectrum of U.S. social policy. This page provides links to brief, plain-language summaries of research projects that have reported interim or ...Contact. Carson Whitelemons serves as director of criminal justice policy at Arnold Ventures. She has been with Arnold Ventures since 2019 and helps identify and manage philanthropic opportunities and strategies for the Criminal Justice team. Currently, she oversees the foundation's post conviction policy work, which includes efforts to reduce ...Arnold Ventures’ Evidence and Evaluation team funds rigorous research, including randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-experimental designs (QEDs) evaluating policies and programs across the spectrum of U.S. social policy. This page provides links to brief, plain-language summaries of research projects that have reported interim or ...Julie leads Arnold Ventures' criminal justice policy team, overseeing the development of strategy and investments to reform the justice system and improve safety across all of our issue areas. She joined Arnold Ventures after serving as senior policy adviser for the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, where she oversaw ...Not every decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA) commands national attention, but the decision in June 2021 to approve an expensive new drug to treat the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease was a high-profile exception. The drug, aducanumab (Brand name: Aduhelm), became a flashpoint in the national debate about …Arnold Ventures is a philanthropy founded by Laura and John Arnold that aims to improve the lives of all Americans through public policy reforms. It funds research, …May 2, 2023 · WASHINGTON and HOUSTON, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Arnold Ventures (AV) announced Kevin Ring, currently the President of FAMM (Families Against Mandatory Minimums), will join AV as the new ... Seth London is a consultant to Arnold Ventures and campaign strategist who has spent the past ten years at the nexus of politics, technology and entrepreneurship. He’s worked in the White House, on three presidential campaigns and, most recently, the two leading venture capital firms that specialize in helping startups operate in heavily ...Real Madrid are keeping close tabs on Trent Alexander-Arnold's contract situation, with the right-back in the final 18 months of his deal. The England …Community Safety Across The Nation, A New Generation of Solutions-Oriented Sheriffs Take Office. Violence Reduction Medical Groups Disavow Discredited Excuse for Deaths in the Criminal Justice System. Complex Care AV Submits Letter on Transparency and Accountability in Medicare Advantage. Violence Reduction New Project Aims to Address …George leads the Public Finance team at Arnold Ventures, where he aims to further develop the evidence and analysis needed to drive tax, fiscal, and budget policies to ensure a more equitable public finance system that is both sustainable and provides an adequate safety net without burdening future generations with debt. In his most recent role ...Julie leads Arnold Ventures' criminal justice policy team, overseeing the development of strategy and investments to reform the justice system and improve safety across all of our issue areas. She joined Arnold Ventures after serving as senior policy adviser for the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, where she oversaw ... Kevin directs the state and federal advocacy portfolio for criminal justice reform at Arnold Ventures. In this role, Kevin works with the criminal justice team and all of Arnold Ventures to develop and implement the most effective advocacy strategies to achieve meaningful, lasting reforms. Before joining Arnold Ventures, Kevin served as ... That’s why we support and share high quality research that helps policymakers craft smart, sustainable, and equitable legislative solutions grounded in evidence and data. This means identifying issue areas ripe for reform, generating the best analysis and insights, and ensuring the work reaches those who can make an impact. Part. 3. : As Purveyors of Surprise Medical Billing, Private Equity Has Fought Lawmakers’ Attempts to Protect Patients. Private equity has aggressively worked to limit patient protections against surprise medical billing, one of its most egregious money-making tactics. As legislation languishes amid a pandemic, expensive surprise medical ...Mar 14, 2024 · Statement From Arnold Ventures’ Justin Milner and Kelly McManus on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Markup of the Advancing Research in Education Act 12.12.2023 Statement From Arnold Venture’s Mark E. Miller on the U.S. House of Representatives Passage of the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, a Critical Step ... Arnold Ventures Co-Chairs and Co-Founders Laura and John Arnold have supported the EMERGE program since its inception. “ We know that knowledge is power,” Laura Arnold said. “ The mission is simple yet transformative — provide bright, smart, and driven students the tools to succeed, and they will overcome adversity to become the …Deep Dive with Laura Arnold,” an issues-based podcast from Arnold Ventures. LLC, Focus on Affecting Policy Change. Philanthropy Daily. When Philanthropy Is Not Enough: A Top Donor Couple Takes a Broader Approach to Impact. Inside Philanthropy. John and Laura Arnold Join Other Billionaires in Move Away From Traditional Philanthropy.Nov 08, 2022. A bipartisan group of lawmakers wants input on how Congress can improve the federal government’s approach to paying physicians in Medicare, the large federal program that provides health insurance for people over 65 as well as some younger people with disabilities. Arnold Ventures has identified policy solutions that can help ...Aducanumab represents the first novel Alzheimer’s treatment to be approved in 20 years and the first to claim to slow brain deterioration rather than simply easing Alzheimer’s symptoms. Developed by Biogen and Eisai, the drug, which is administered through a monthly intravenous infusion, works by clearing buildups of proteins from the … Kelli is the president and chief executive officer of Arnold Ventures. She leads the philanthropy in its mission to employ strategic entrepreneurial philanthropy to address some of society’s most complex and urgent challenges. Prior to joining Arnold Ventures, Kelli served in numerous strategic and entrepreneurial roles in both the for-profit ... In a recent letter to congressional leaders, groups including Families USA, American Benefits Council, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and Arnold Ventures outlined these goals and offered partnership on future legislative efforts to “ make high-quality health care more affordable.”.Dear Friend, Change is a word we use every day. Changing policies. Changing lives. Since launching the Laura and John Arnold Foundation more than eight years ago, that has been our business. Today I am writing to share the news about a different kind of change. We are delighted to announce the formation of Arnold Ventures — our new brand ...Policing 23 Stories of Transformative Policymaking from 2023 Year in Review. Provider Payment Incentives New Opportunity for States to Improve Health Care and Slow Cost Growth. Provider Payment Incentives AV Responds to Annual Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule. Provider Payment Incentives At Your Neighborhood Doctor’s … In fact, the homicide clearance rate actually fell from 61. 4 % in 2019 to 54. 4 % in 2020, according to a study by crime analyst Jeff Asher. And in cities with populations larger than 250, 000, the homicide clearance rate fell from 57. 6 % to 47. 3 %. Understanding what factors promote effective police investigation and crime solving is key to ... Arnold Ventures is a philanthropy dedicated to tackling some of the most pressing problems in the United States. We invest in sustainable change, building it from …Mar 08, 2023. On Feb. 1, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ( CMS) proposed technical changes to the way the Medicare program determines payments to Medicare Advantage plans. This action prompted Arnold Ventures, which broadly works to address health care affordability issues, to send a comment letter to CMS on March 3.WASHINGTON and HOUSTON, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Arnold Ventures (AV) announced Kevin Ring, currently the President of FAMM (Families Against Mandatory Minimums), will …6 Big Wins in 2022 for Higher Education, Democracy, Climate, Contraceptives, Organ Donation, and Evidence-Based Policy. Policing Join Arnold Ventures Sept. 22 – 24 in Austin for the Texas Tribune Festival. Climate and Clean Energy A …Before joining Arnold Ventures, Matthew worked at the RAND Corporation, where his research focused on racial equity in systems — primarily the criminal legal but also in health care and education. Among his research projects, he led studies on mental health diversion, mens rea reform and reducing prosecution and incarceration, racial bias in ...Before joining Arnold Ventures, Matthew worked at the RAND Corporation, where his research focused on racial equity in systems — primarily the criminal legal but also in health care and education. Among his research projects, he led studies on mental health diversion, mens rea reform and reducing prosecution and incarceration, racial bias in ...By Web Desk. March 22, 2024. Arnold Schwarzenegger's reunion with Danny DeVito for a new movie project. Arnold Schwarzenegger is going to …Those standards suggest that 75 % of felony cases be resolved within 90 days — with a 98 % resolution within a year. Rather, the ECCM study found that the average disposition for felony cases was 256 days and only 83 % of all felony cases were resolved within a year. (Misdemeanor cases in the ECCM study were resolved in an …Contact. Carson Whitelemons serves as director of criminal justice policy at Arnold Ventures. She has been with Arnold Ventures since 2019 and helps identify and manage philanthropic opportunities and strategies for the Criminal Justice team. Currently, she oversees the foundation's post conviction policy work, which includes efforts to reduce ...Anyone looking for proof that criminal justice reform is a bipartisan issue need look no further than Oklahoma. The state is the reddest of red, and not just because of its famously rusty soil. Donald Trump won voters there by more than 30 points in 2016 and 2020. The current governor, Kevin Stitt, used his first three years checking every box ...Prior to joining Arnold Ventures, Roxanne was a partner with a global AmLaw 30 law firm, where she represented strategic and financial investors engaging in complex M&A, joint venture, and other business transactions. She began her legal career as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Barbara M. G. Lynn, ...It’s also a good bet for funders. As Shrutika Sabarwal, director of evidence-based policy at Arnold Ventures, explains, ACE is a “ shovel-ready program”: Its impact is proven, and policymakers can fold it into their funding decisions with the knowledge that they are using resources for something that works.Part 3: Removing the Stigma of a Criminal Record —… | Arnold Ventures. Sheena Meade, center, gets the word out about Florida’s Amendment 4 in October 2018. The amendment, which restored voting rights to people with felony convictions, passed with nearly two-thirds of the vote the following month. Meade, who …Keiser university fl, York automotive, Drum and quill, Pell city movies, The drip bar, Polaris atvs for sale near me, Piedmont eye care, Audi sarasota, Washington state puyallup fair, Walmart ripley tn, Shoprite pelham manor, Morristown hamblen hospital, Polk state university, Suncoast bowling
The interim findings in the current report are based on surveys of youth and parents administered at approximately 18 months after random assignment, at which time 65 % of youth in the treatment group had been matched with a mentor. The study’s final report (expected in late 2024) will present results from surveys administered four years .... The orion amphitheater
on. March 22, 2024. By. Ifreke Inyang. Real Madrid are “monitoring” the contract situation of Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool. The defender is yet …Those standards suggest that 75 % of felony cases be resolved within 90 days — with a 98 % resolution within a year. Rather, the ECCM study found that the average disposition for felony cases was 256 days and only 83 % of all felony cases were resolved within a year. (Misdemeanor cases in the ECCM study were resolved in an …Mon 18 Mar 2024 00.01 EDT. A Sydney firm has paid tribute to promising young lawyer Mitch East after his death in a suspected hit-and-run …George leads the Public Finance team at Arnold Ventures, where he aims to further develop the evidence and analysis needed to drive tax, fiscal, and budget policies to ensure a more equitable public finance system that is both sustainable and provides an adequate safety net without burdening future generations with debt. In his most recent role ...Arnold Ventures has started to take the first steps down that path. Under the leadership of Jennifer Doleac, Associate Professor of Economics and Director for the Justice Tech Lab at Texas A & M University, Arnold Ventures has convened virtual gatherings of practitioners, law enforcement experts, legislative policy professionals, and … Before joining Arnold Ventures, Jessica managed the Public Interest Technology-Knowledge Network (PIT-KN) based out of the University of Michigan. Prior to that, she worked at various organizations supporting the college access and success of marginalized students including the California State University - Office of the Chancellor, Long Beach ... Arnold Ventures’ Higher Education and Evidence-Based Policy initiatives will host a 60-minute webinar for prospective applicants seeking grant funding through our joint request for proposals (RFP): rigorous impact evaluations of programs and practices (“interventions”) to promote college success in the United States that fall into one of three tiers:In 2023, a new center at the University of Maryland, supported by Arnold Ventures, will start to gather this information, synthesize it, and make it available to local leaders and the general public. The Center for the Study and Practice of Violence Reduction, led by Thomas Abt, author of Bleeding Out: The Devastating Consequences …In January 2023, Illinois will become the first state to eliminate cash bail, following last year’s passage of the broad-based justice reform bill known as the SAFE ‑T Act. “ The SAFE ‑T Act is historic,” said Virginia Bersch, director of criminal justice at Arnold Ventures. “ Illinois is the first state to eliminate all forms of financial conditions …Published. Nov 16, 2022. The FDA increasingly finds itself stuck in a balancing act: Greenlighting a new drug that can potentially save lives weighed against the wait for more research to prove the new drug’s effectiveness. “ The FDA has been under growing pressure for years to fast-track treatments and, as a result, evidence standards have ...Forms Pretrial Research Advisory Board. In April 2018, the Laura and John Arnold Foundation released two Requests for Proposals (RFPs) focused on the overarching goals of reducing unnecessary pretrial detention, promoting racial justice, and increasing equity, fairness, and accountability at the front end of the criminal justice system.Arnold Ventures is a for-profit philanthropy. For more information, see the Laura and John Arnold Foundation (Nonprofit) Arnold Ventures is a center-left philanthropy founded in early 2019 by liberal donors Laura and John Arnold. Arnold Ventures is a for-profit limited liability company (LLC) and its creation represents a …Arnold Ventures Hires Jennifer Doleac as Executive Vice President of Criminal Justice. 03.08.2023. Online Tool Allows State-by-State Analysis Of Firearm Policies and Death Rates. 02.23.2023. The U.S. Knows How to Reduce Crime. The Wall Street Journal 11.28.2022. University of Maryland Launches New Center for ... Arnold Ventures announced the National Partnership in March, capitalizing on momentum in the bail reform movement to more deeply connect researchers, practitioners, and advocates working to reduce unjust pretrial detention. National Partnership initiatives focus on judicial decisions, prosecution, public defense, court administration, and more. Policing 23 Stories of Transformative Policymaking from 2023 Year in Review. Provider Payment Incentives New Opportunity for States to Improve Health Care and Slow Cost Growth. Provider Payment Incentives AV Responds to Annual Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule. Provider Payment Incentives At Your Neighborhood Doctor’s …Feb 6, 2020 · Waxman’s latest white paper, funded by Arnold Ventures, found that while nonprofit drug companies have great promise, their sustainability is threatened by five key challenges: Tax code. Because of their unique mission and funding sources, nonprofit pharmaceutical companies lack a suitable tax-exempt status that accurately reflects the work ... The New York Times 02.03.2023. Statement from Laura and John Arnold on Landmark Law to Lower Prescription Drug Prices. 08.16.2022. Statement from Laura and John Arnold Following Senate Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. 08.07.2022. Bill aimed at lowering Medicare drug prices faces next test in the Senate. We envision a new model of prosecution, where prosecutors’ decision making is transparent and data-driven, and prosecutors commit to a holistic — rather than punitive — approach to community safety. Viewing philanthropy as an engine of innovation, we rigorously research problems and answers in criminal justice, health, education and ... Aug 30, 2023 · The planning of the collective was supported over the past year by Arnold Ventures and others, including the Joyce Foundation, the California Wellness Foundation, and UC Davis. “ We’re interested in changing the narrative about gun violence to inform solutions,” says Jocelyn Fontaine, vice president of criminal justice research at AV. About Arnold Ventures. Arnold Ventures is a philanthropy dedicated to tackling some of the most pressing problems in the United States. Founded by Laura and John Arnold in 2010, Arnold Ventures’ core mission is to improve lives by investing in evidence-based solutions that maximize opportunity and minimize injustice.Higher Education Quality and Accountability. Effective Student Success Practices. Students and taxpayers are investing staggering amounts of money in the higher education system but not always seeing the best return. About 40 percent of students don’t earn a degree within six years and many end up in lower-paying jobs with crippling debt.Arnold Ventures Experts Explain. Medicare Sustainability AV Submits Letter Addressing Overpayments in Medicare Advantage Complex Care AV Submits Letter on Transparency and Accountability in Medicare Advantage. Medicare Sustainability Latest Medicare Solvency Projections Highlight the Need for Reforms to Improve Medicare’s Fiscal Outlook.Arnold Ventures has started to take the first steps down that path. Under the leadership of Jennifer Doleac, Associate Professor of Economics and Director for the Justice Tech Lab at Texas A & M University, Arnold Ventures has convened virtual gatherings of practitioners, law enforcement experts, legislative policy professionals, and …Today, Arnold Ventures is pleased to announce two new developments in our ongoing work on reducing violence that seek to address this challenge head on: the launch of our research agenda and a request for proposals ( RFP) to support research that is critical in the effort to sustainably reduce violence. Building on earlier investments, we …Research commissioned by Arnold Ventures demonstrated the scope of this problem. A study found that approximately 3 percent sole proprietorships, the most common type of business, were likely ineligible for a PPP loan because of a criminal record. While this may seem like a small percentage, it translates to about 700, 000 − 800, 000 people.Nick Turner, Whose. ‘. Serendipitous’ Start at Vera Institute Has Become His Life’s Work. Today, Turner leads the storied reform organization, but he started there as an intern. He talks to us about how their criminal justice work has pivoted during the crisis, what he’d ask the presidential candidates about criminal justice, and how he ...Mon 18 Mar 2024 00.01 EDT. A Sydney firm has paid tribute to promising young lawyer Mitch East after his death in a suspected hit-and-run …Those standards suggest that 75 % of felony cases be resolved within 90 days — with a 98 % resolution within a year. Rather, the ECCM study found that the average disposition for felony cases was 256 days and only 83 % of all felony cases were resolved within a year. (Misdemeanor cases in the ECCM study were resolved in an …James brings to Arnold Ventures a 20-year track record of advocacy success across a diverse portfolio of policy issues. Prior to joining Arnold Ventures, he was Founder and President of Engage Cuba, the leading bipartisan coalition of businesses and organizations working to promote stronger economic engagement with Cuba, ...“ Arnold Ventures has a well-earned reputation for taking a clear-eyed approach to the problem-solving process,” said Madden, who served as a senior adviser and spokesman for three presidential campaigns in the 2004, 2008, and 2012 campaign cycles. “ This is an organization driven by a desire to make a positive impact.The Wall Street Journal reported this week that Arnold Ventures is using another tactic in its long-running battle against hospital consolidation, a huge driver of high and rising health care prices: litigation. AV is helping to fund Fairmark Partners — a group pursuing antitrust lawsuits against hospital behemoths in Wisconsin, Connecticut, and …HOUSTON, TX (Jan. 8, 2024)– Veteran policy strategist Molly Clayton has joined Arnold Ventures as its vice president of contraceptive choice and access, effective immediately.Clayton’s hiring – and the creation of this new position– underscores Arnold Ventures’ ongoing commitment to ensuring that all Americans can access, afford, and …Arnold Ventures is a philanthropy dedicated to tackling some of the most pressing problems in the United States. We invest in sustainable change, building it from …An Arnold Ventures initiative, developed in partnership with the Center for Health Care Strategies, to support states in meaningfully advancing Medicare-Medicaid integration for dual-eligible populations. LEARN MORE.Sep 29, 2022. The nation’s broken infrastructure system is the next area of exploration for Arnold Ventures’ philanthropic work, AV Co-Founder and Co-Chair Laura Arnold said during a wide-ranging conversation with Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith at the Texas Tribune Festival, a three-day gathering of the biggest names in policy and politics in ...Prior to joining Arnold Ventures, Andrew was Executive Vice President of the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, a nonpartisan research and educational organization that shows Americans how taxes, government spending, and regulations affect them. In addition to management and development duties, he led NTUF’s research agenda and …Before joining Arnold Ventures, Anita served as a founding member of both The Lab @ DC and the research and innovation team within the DC Metropolitan Police Department. Across those roles, she oversaw a randomized controlled trial of MPD’s body-worn camera program, designed and implemented an evaluation of a new training that equips police ...Arnold Ventures is a philanthropy dedicated to tackling some of the most pressing problems in the United States. We invest in sustainable change, building it from …1. John Arnold’s Shady Past. 2. Arnold Foundation Employee Caught Self-Dealing. 3. Runs revolving door of Obama/Biden bureaucrat. 4. Contempt for …Jul 12, 2023 · PBMs started with the idea of using buying power to reduce drug costs and pass those savings onto consumers. However, consolidation of the PBM industry, including mergers with pharmacies and insurers, have resulted in market incentives that do not always align with a PBM ’s primary responsibility to lower drug costs for patients and payers. Arnold Ventures’ work joins a network of organizations, nonprofits, and municipalities that are stepping up as the state changes its pretrial system. For example, in New York City, local officials are investing about $ 116 million per year to expand its successful Supervised Release program, which helps people return to court.Historic Bipartisan Justice Reform Turns Five. In her new book Reform Nation, criminologist Colleen Eren reflects on the unusual and sometimes uneasy coalition that brought about the criminal justice reforms of the First Step Act — and what’s next for a divided movement. U.S. President Donald Trump signing the First Step Act in the Oval ...May 15, 2019 · Arnold Ventures hopes to change that and fill an important gap in the prison reform movement. The philanthropy announced $ 17 million for a slate of initial grants that will address the lack of research inside prisons and the often-inhumane conditions experienced by those incarcerated. The effort will bring together a number of groups and will ... There is no perfect system, but this year, there has been significant progress in efforts to overhaul money-based regimes and replace them with a fairer, more effective system focused on a defendant’s risk. One such effort is New Jersey’s Bail Reform and Speedy Trial Act, which went into effect Jan. 1. Among many other significant changes ...May 19, 2023 · Biden Economic Adviser Joins Arnold Ventures; Giving Compass Names New CEO. By M.J. Prest. May 19, 2023. Courtesy of Arnold Ventures. Charlie Anderson, who served in the Biden-Harris administration, has been hired as executive vice president for infrastructure at Arnold Ventures, where he will oversee the development of bipartisan solutions to ... Published. Nov 16, 2022. The FDA increasingly finds itself stuck in a balancing act: Greenlighting a new drug that can potentially save lives weighed against the wait for more research to prove the new drug’s effectiveness. “ The FDA has been under growing pressure for years to fast-track treatments and, as a result, evidence standards have ...The group holds trainings and aims to host conferences to raise awareness about the intersection of trauma and women’s incarceration. Arnold Ventures spoke with Nuevelle about her own life experiences and what led her to become an advocate for women in prison. The interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.In a recent letter to congressional leaders, groups including Families USA, American Benefits Council, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and Arnold Ventures outlined these goals and offered partnership on future legislative efforts to “ make high-quality health care more affordable.”.Vanessa is the Assistant General Counsel of Arnold Ventures and is responsible for supporting the organization’s overall legal affairs. Prior to joining Arnold Ventures, Vanessa was as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, where she investigated and prosecuted violent crime and weapons offenses.1. Consolidation by large health systems is driving up prices. Today, most American physicians are employed by hospitals and health systems rather than working out of independent practices. Arnold discussed the logic behind this shift in clear terms. “ Hospitals are clever, and they’re business people,” he explained.Destiny Carter works collaboratively with the Arnold Ventures’ policy and research teams to develop and execute legislative advocacy campaigns to advance criminal justice policy priorities in the areas of Policing, Pretrial Justice, Community Supervision, Prisons, Reintegration, and Fines & Fees. Prior to joining the Advocacy team, Destiny ...Under this project, researchers will conduct an RCT of Colorado’s RESEA program to determine whether the impacts found in Nevada replicate in Colorado. The study will randomize approximately 30, 000 RESEA-eligible claimants, of whom roughly half will be assigned to the RESEA program and the other half to the control group.We know health care prices are rising, and that the prices hospitals charge employers and families are a key driver of commercial market health care costs — but how do state policymakers looking to address this issue decide what prices are fair? Answer: They look at the evidence.The planning of the collective was supported over the past year by Arnold Ventures and others, including the Joyce Foundation, the California Wellness Foundation, and UC Davis. “ We’re interested in changing the narrative about gun violence to inform solutions,” says Jocelyn Fontaine, vice president of criminal justice research at AV.Mar 08, 2023. On Feb. 1, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ( CMS) proposed technical changes to the way the Medicare program determines payments to Medicare Advantage plans. This action prompted Arnold Ventures, which broadly works to address health care affordability issues, to send a comment letter to CMS on March 3.Before the formation of Arnold Ventures, Sam was the CEO of Action Now Initiative, a political advocacy organization founded by Laura and John Arnold. Prior to entering the field of philanthropy, Sam held various positions globally in technology consulting, banking, asset management, private equity, and product innovation. Sam is a member of ...Nov 3, 2023 · On Wednesday, November 8, from 5-7 p.m. ET, Punchbowl News in partnership with The Network and Arnold Ventures will host “The New Power Players” at the Royal Sonesta Washington, D.C. The event will feature a one-on-one interview with Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) and Anna Palmer, founder and CEO of Punchbowl News. Feb 10, 2022. Getty Images. Homicides rose by 30 % nationwide in 2020, a troubling and unprecedented rise, and one that can’t easily be explained by any one factor. Rather than lead with the complexity, however, many media outlets spent 2021 focusing only on the spike, making space for misleading narratives that accelerated through social media. Julia provides strategic support and helps manage the Pretrial Justice portfolio for the Criminal Justice Team at Arnold Ventures. Her work includes identification of philanthropic opportunities and management of grants in the prosecution, public defense, and bail reform spaces. Prior to joining Arnold Ventures, she worked with state ... “ At Arnold Ventures, we use our resources to confront some of the most pressing problems facing our nation,” AV President and CEO Kelli Rhee says. “ Five years ago, we, like many others, recognized that our understanding of gun violence was suffering from a severe lack of investment in research, and we joined together with our partners to …Between January 2018 and February 2020, 1, 003 suits were filed in court by 28 Texas hospitals, both profit and nonprofit, the ‘ Eroding the Public Trust’ report found. The lawsuits sought to recoup $ 17. 8 million — a small fraction of the overall revenue for Texas hospitals. “ Medical debt lawsuits and wage garnishments usually ... Policing 23 Stories of Transformative Policymaking from 2023 Year in Review. Prisons Learning from the First Step Act Op-Ed. Policing Funding strong, causal evidence on what works: Q&A with Jennifer Doleac Q&A. Prisons Sentencing Reform Offers A Second Chance and a “Purposeful Feeling”. Community Supervision Young Lawmakers Lead the Way on ... Molly Clayton Joins Arnold Ventures as Vice President of Contraceptive Access. 01.08.2024. Birth Control Usage Is Up — but Concern Over Access Grows. Rewire 11.17.2021. U.S. Retirement Crisis Hits Black Americans Hard. Wall Street Journal 02.23.2021. Supreme Court to hear challenge on family planning program. The Hill … In fact, the homicide clearance rate actually fell from 61. 4 % in 2019 to 54. 4 % in 2020, according to a study by crime analyst Jeff Asher. And in cities with populations larger than 250, 000, the homicide clearance rate fell from 57. 6 % to 47. 3 %. Understanding what factors promote effective police investigation and crime solving is key to ... Molly Clayton Joins Arnold Ventures as Vice President of Contraceptive Access. 01.08.2024. Birth Control Usage Is Up — but Concern Over Access Grows. Rewire 11.17.2021. 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