OSI-Washington, D.C.

About OSI-Washington, D.C.
The Open Society Institute decided to reestablish a Washington office in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and the resulting policy changes within the U.S. government. The office, OSI-Washington, D.C., focuses on addressing violations of civil liberties in the United States and expanding OSI�s policy and advocacy work in the areas of criminal and civil justice reform. In addition, OSI is building a framework to influence debates over global economic policies, such as those involving international development assistance. more

A New Direction for America On Day One: Morton Halperin
VIDEO
In this interview for On Day One, former OSI director of U.S. Advocacy Morton Halperin discusses how the next president of the United States should make it clear that America is moving in a new direction in which we follow the rules of war, denounce secret prisons, denounce torture, and collaborate with others. more

Behind the Cycle: A National Summit to Advance an Integrative Approach to Justice Reform
Washington, D.C.
December 4, 2008
This OSI-supported summit aims to identify collaborative strategies to strengthen communities, impact policy decisions, and break the cycle of incarceration. more