Criminal Justice Reform Advocate & Former Chief Judge of Newark Municipal Court; Author of "The Power of Dignity"; Professor at Rutgers Law School
Judge Victoria Pratt Biography
Judge Victoria Pratt is known for her work in criminal justice reform and procedural justice. As chief judge of Newark Municipal Court, Pratt addressed systemic inequities faced by marginalized communities, including poor, mentally ill, Black, and brown individuals. Before joining the bench, she served as counsel to the City Council President in Newark, worked in the counsel's office for New Jersey governors Jim McGreevey and Richard Codey, and was a compliance officer for the Camden school district.
Pratt was the founding judge of Newark Community Solutions, an initiative offering alternatives to jail and fines for low-level offenders in Newark. Through this program, she implemented community service, counseling sessions, and introspective essays as alternatives to incarceration. Pratt emphasized dignity, respect, and fairness in the courtroom to foster trust in the justice system.
Her TED Talk, "How Judges Can Show Respect," has been translated into multiple languages and garnered millions of views online. Her book, "The Power of Dignity: How Transforming Justice Can Heal Our Communities," published by Seal Press-Hachette Publishing, explores her philosophy on respect and transformation within the justice system and features a foreword by Senator Cory Booker. Pratt's work has been featured in media outlets such as The Guardian, MSNBC's Melissa Harris-Perry Show, The Tamron Hall Show, NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross, and the PBS series "Due Process."
Pratt has collaborated with jurisdictions across the United States and internationally, including Dubai, Ukraine, Mexico, and England, to advance restorative justice and court reform. She is a guest opinion columnist for MSNBC.com and has addressed delegates at the United Nations. Pratt serves as a professor at Rutgers Law School in Newark, teaching courses on problem-solving courts and restorative justice. She is also the founder of Pratt Lucien Consultants, advising organizations on justice reform and organizational change. Admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court, Pratt continues to contribute to the field through empowerment sessions and public speaking engagements.
Judge Victoria Pratt Speaking Topics
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What We do Matters
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The Power of Dignity: How Respect Transforms Justice and Leadership
Based on Judge Victoria Pratt's book of the same name.
Judge Victoria Pratt Videos
S5E10: Full Circle Moments, with Judge Victoria Pratt RLAW'98
Judge Victoria Pratt RLAW'98 and 2L Bianca Hernandez join us to share their story of how they met in Judge Pratt's courtroom.
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