Social Justice Initiatives
The Office of Equity and Fair Practice organizes projects, programming, and community resources in support of the Library’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Pratt Free Market
In the United States, 1 in every 8 people face hunger. Food insecurity affects 42 million people and impacts every county in America, and libraries are increasingly becoming more involved in helping to fight hunger in the communities they serve. The Pratt Free Market (PFM) aims to create a safe space for the community through food.
Pratt Free MarketProject Encore
Project ENCORE (P-ENCORE) is the Pratt Library’s restorative justice program which aims to dismantle institutional barriers and social reintegration challenges that lead to recidivism.
Project ENCORE