The Westchester County District Attorney’s Office and the Youth Shelter Program of Westchester partnered with the Vera Institute of Justice’s Motion for Justice Initiative in 2021 in an effort to examine and reduce racial disparities in the Westchester County criminal justice system. As part of the Motion for Justice Initiative, the Vera Institute has provided financial support to the Youth Shelter Program of Westchester, and assisted the s Office with staff training, community engagement support, and policy expertise.