Judge Victoria Pratt

Judge Victoria Pratt is an internationally recognized advocate for criminal justice reform. As the former Chief Judge of the Newark Municipal Court in New Jersey, she gained a deep understanding of how to build trust in the legal system and change behaviour. While presiding over Newark Community Solutions, she pioneered a procedural justice approach, using creative problem-solving to offer alternatives to jail for low-level offenders.
 
Called a "pioneer in procedural justice," she has consulted with jurisdictions around the world, including Dubai, Ukraine, England, and Mexico, and addressed delegates at the United Nations. Her popular TED Talk, "How Judges Can Show Respect," has been translated into 16 languages and has over one million views. Her work has also been featured in media outlets like MSNBC, The Guardian, and on shows such as the Tamron Hall Show and NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross. She is the author of the critically acclaimed book, The Power of Dignity: How Transforming Justice Can Heal Our Communities.
 
Today, Judge Pratt champions reform through her consulting firm, Pratt Lucien Consultants, LLC, where she also speaks to corporate and organizational leaders about restoring dignity and respect to their processes. She holds degrees from Rutgers University and Rutgers Law School.