Watch Greenburger Center for Justice Executive Director Cheryl Roberts in conversation with Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez. Reflecting on his experience leading one of the nation’s most progressive prosecutor’s offices, DA Gonzalez discusses initiatives like the Brooklyn Mental Health Court and the Justice 2020 Initiative, which aims to provide alternatives to incarceration and address systemic disparities. He emphasizes the importance of community-based solutions and the need for systemic reforms to better support individuals with serious mental illnesses.

Thanks to John Jay College of Criminal Justice for partnering with us on this series.