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In 1993, the first community court was established in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. Nearly two decades later, at least 70 community courts are in operation around the world. Community courts are a type of “problem-solving court” that seek to address crime, public safety, and quality of life problems at the neighborhood level. Unlike other problem-solving courts, such as drug, mental health, or domestic violence courts, community courts do not specialize in one particular problem. Rather, the goal of community courts is to address the multiple problems and needs that contribute to social disorganization in one or more target neighborhoods. For this reason, community courts vary widely in response to varying local needs, conditions, and priorities; but most community courts share several key features. Check out these resources to learn more.
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