Block Party

City Studies

Block Party

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Public Access Design

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City Studies

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Reclaim Your Worker Rights

Making Policy Public

Reclaim Your Worker Rights

Common Cents

City Studies

Common Cents

Swept Up

Urban Investigations

Swept Up

Print Pinned Down? Rise Up!

A misbehaving young family member can lead parents to seek outside help. Families in low-income communities of color are often told that their only option is to file for a legal process known as “PINS,” or Person in Need of Supervision. PINS often has long-term harmful effects on their future, including detention, out-of-home placement, and a permanent criminal record. What are the alternatives to PINS, and how can parents make the right choice for their young person?

CUP collaborated with Community Connections for Youth, Inc. (CCFY) and designers Jeff Louie and Kimberly Lum to create Pinned Down? Rise Up! Understanding the PINS process and how to find community-based alternatives—an illustrated fold-out poster in both English and Spanish. The guide explains the PINS process and its consequences, lists community-based programs for youth and maps out the different types of programs, with advice on how to find the right fit for each family.

New School on the Block

City Studies

New School on the Block

Record It. Report It!

Public Access Design

Record It. Report It!

The Internet is Serious Business

Urban Investigations

The Internet is Serious Business

Es Tu Dinero, Decides Tú

Making Policy Public

Es Tu Dinero, Decides Tú

Your School, Your Choice!

Making Policy Public

Your School, Your Choice!

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Who Makes Bail?

Urban Investigations

Who Makes Bail?

Rent Regulation Rights

Making Policy Public

Rent Regulation Rights