Vandy Law Names 2026 Justice Innovation Accelerator Cohort - Articles

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Posted by: Julia Wilburn on Jul 9, 2026

The Vanderbilt Project on Prosecution Policy (VPOPP) and Justice Innovation Lab (JIL) in June announced the nine local jurisdictions that will be joining the 2026 Justice Innovation Accelerator Cohort. The year-long program, a partnership between VPOPP and JIL, includes virtual sessions over five months culminating in a three-day, in-person workshop at Vanderbilt Law School with six months of follow up. The accelerator helps leaders diagnose root causes of dysfunction in the criminal justice system, build cross-sector partnerships and test data-informed solutions that improve safety, fairness and trust. Read more in a press release from the law school.