This report is based on research conducted in 2007 by Families United for Racial and Economic Equality in partnership with the Community Development Project of the Urban Justice Center and with assistance from graduate students at Hunter College’s Department of
All items tagged 'Participatory Research & Policy'
Boom for Whom?: How the Resurgence of the Bronx is Leaving Residents Behind
In order to break the cycle of dead-end, part-time, and low-wage work that handicaps this community, the Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition (NWBCCC) has conducted a survey to identify ways in which to leverage opportunities between city and private
Left Out: The Struggle of Newly Arrived Haitian Immigrant Youth Enrolling in New York City High Schools Through Family Welcome Centers
This report reveals significant barriers to education for Haitian immigrant students in New York City.
Report on Working Conditions in the Retail Laundromat Industry
This report details the working conditions of laundromat workers in New York City: a fragmented and often isolated workforce that has long flown under the radar of labor organizers.
CDP Research & Policy Update - Annual Review 2017
Annual Review of the Research and Policy Initiative - 2017
Tenant Experiences at Linden Plaza
Findings included the failure of HUD to properly oversee Linden Plaza, as well as the impact of negligence and abuse on tenants by building management.
Right to Counsel Toolkit
By July 2022, all NYC low-income tenants will have a right to an attorney to defend their homes. This online toolkit shares the story of how a citywide coalition organized to win the right to counsel, and shares the tools,
The Predatory Equity Story: Tenant Perspectives on Speculative Landlords, Displacement, and Fighting for Justice
This report tells the story of predatory equity on the ground, where landlords are using various aggressive tactics to push out long-term rent-regulated tenants.
Pathways to Success: The Need for Accessible, Appropriate Trainings for Retail Workers
This report finds that retail workers face many barriers such as discrimination and a lack of training and education opportunities as they attempt to advance in their retail careers.