Pass It On!

Making Policy Public

Pass It On!

Field Guide to Federalism

City Studies

Field Guide to Federalism

Bottled Up

City Studies

Bottled Up

Figuring Out Health Insurance

Making Policy Public

Figuring Out Health Insurance

From Cellblock to Your Block

Urban Investigations

From Cellblock to Your Block

Rent Regulation Rights

Making Policy Public

Rent Regulation Rights

Print ¡Recuperalo!

For most of the 350,000 people arrested in New York City every year, getting arrested is just the beginning of a long and difficult process. Personal property is also taken at the time of arrest, and getting it back depends on how it was categorized by the police. Each category requires a different set of steps, interactions with multiple players in law enforcement, and tight deadlines. The process is frustrating, drawn-out, and confusing, causing many people to give up on getting their property back. To make it worse, there are no published guidelines to help people through this process.

CUP collaborated with The Bronx Defenders and designers L + L to create ¡Recuperalo! (Get It Back!), a spanish language version of the original guide that helps New Yorkers who’ve recently been arrested get their stuff back. The illustrated guide breaks down the property seizure and civil forfeiture processes into detailed steps, including what to do when you’re arrested and after you’re released.

Shine a Light on Your Utility Rights

Making Policy Public

Shine a Light on Your Utility Rights

Who Makes Bail?

Urban Investigations

Who Makes Bail?

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Public Access Design

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Is Your Neighborhood Getting Too Expensive?

Technical Assistance

Is Your Neighborhood Getting Too Expensive?

Trouble With Your Water Bill?

Public Access Design

Trouble With Your Water Bill?

The Newtown Creek BOA

Technical Assistance

The Newtown Creek BOA

What's in the Water?

Making Policy Public

What's in the Water?

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Public Access Design