Vera Institute of Justice

Vera Institute of Justice

@verainstitute

We’re fighting to secure equal justice for all, end mass incarceration, and strengthen families + communities. Find us on Mastodon: @[email protected]

NYC/DC/LA/NOLA https://www.vera.org/ Joined 2010-02-17 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

72,639

Followers

2,874

Following

23,005

Tweets

32.1

Avg Engagement

1,090

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @verainstitute's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2010-02-17
  • Verification:No
  • Location:NYC/DC/LA/NOLA

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,246
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:9.2
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:22.9
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,246 tweets

The account has average engagement with likes and retweets, indicating a moderate level of interaction. Their content often garners attention through emotional and impactful storytelling.

9.2

Avg Likes/Tweet

22.9

Avg Retweets/Tweet

29,776

Total Likes

74,364

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

5

Median Likes

4

Median Retweets

19

75th Percentile

46,289

Top Tweet

0.44

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

40.0%

Original

40.3%

Replies

13.9%

Retweets

5.8%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.2%

With Media

81.9%

With Links

35.6%

With #Tags

37.2%

With @Mentions

4.0%

With Emojis

259

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

1.01

Reply/Original Ratio

0.42

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

94.1%

Weekday Posts

5.9%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#dueprocess4all (91) #covid19 (84) #ara (60) #nyifup (55) #fairnesstofreedom (53) #secondchancemonth (51) #accesstorepresentation (48) #universalrepresentation (44) #fairnesstofreedomact (38) #ny4all (36)

Most Mentioned

@verainstitute (284) @nickturner718 (93) @thenyic (77) @npnewamericans (74) @potus (59) @govkathyhochul (52) @hodge_jamila (35) @andreascousins (34) @carlheastie (31) @catalinacruzny (29)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,246 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,297 (40%)
Replies 1,309 (40%)
Retweets 451 (14%)
Quote Tweets 189 (6%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.

The 451 retweets (14% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,246 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

The audience is likely socially conscious individuals, activists, and those interested in criminal justice reform. They are engaged with content that highlights human stories and policy changes.

Good

Audience Quality

18.6%

Suspicion Index

16.0%

Low-Quality %

191

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

22.9%

Empty Bio

13.2%

<10 Tweets

28.1%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

29.0%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

71.8%

No URL

9.1%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

33,006,626

Total Potential Reach

191

Median Follower Reach

723

75th Percentile Reach

20.1%

>1K followers

2.3%

>10K followers

0.4%

>50K followers

0.2%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

73.4%

Creators

7,342 accounts

13.4%

Consumers

1,343 accounts

13.2%

Dormant

1,315 accounts

108

Verified Followers

1.08% of total

16.0%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.22

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

United States (171) New York, NY (169) Washington, DC (148) Brooklyn, NY (112) Los Angeles, CA (105) New York, USA (95) Chicago, IL (91) California, USA (63) Philadelphia, PA (61) USA (58)

108

Verified Followers

1.08% of total

1,128

Protected Accounts

11.28% of total

7 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,096,656 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@JoyAnnReid 2,042,449 - -
@Rosie 1,155,182 Actor mom, actor, crafter
@NOH8Campaign 800,437 Activism equality, bullying, discrimination
@CalvinHelin 582,137 Author empowerment, responsibility, self-reliance
@StephenCaggiano 342,637 Content Creator Content creation, Access, Resource for creators
@keithellison 339,132 Attorney General Fighting, Minnesotans, Dignity
@THEMMEXCHANGE 252,718 Cannabis Industry News, Directory, Marketplace
@rabiasquared 221,671 Attorney Law, Justice, Podcasts
@innocence 167,043 Advocacy justice, reform, freedom

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

justice (712) sheher (486) love (369) social (360) views (339) advocate (325) mom (309) rights (302) health (288) public (280)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#blm (149) #resist (104) #blacklivesmatter (75) #voteblue (28) #fbr (27) #lgbtq (26) #resister (20) #theresistance (14) #metoo (12) #justice (12)

7,711

Followers With Bio

2,289

Followers Without Bio

77.11%

% With Bio

22.89%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,246 analyzed

52,252

Combined Engagement

1,342

Total Likes

50,910

Total Retweets

10,450

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

20%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

60%

With @Mentions

20%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Social Justice Criminal Justice Reform Human Rights Community Support Legislative Advocacy
Vera Institute of J…
@verainstitute

RT @PPFA: BREAKING: The Supreme Court just overturned Roe v. Wade, ending our constitutional right to abortion. We know you may be feeling a lot of things right now — hurt, anger, confusion. Whatever you feel is OK. We’re here with you — and we’ll never stop fighting for you.

2022-06-24
Retweets: 46,289 Likes: 0 Engagement: 46,289
Vera Institute of J…
@verainstitute

RT @AbortionFunds: 1/ The Supreme Court has overturned Roe, and decimated the right to abortion in the United States. With this ruling, SCOTUS is allowing Mississippi to enforce its harmful 15-week ban on abortion and is opening the door for state legislatures to further restrict

2022-06-24
Retweets: 2,788 Likes: 0 Engagement: 2,788
Vera Institute of J…
@verainstitute

RT @Jan_Ransom: BREAKING🚨: Edgardo Mejia, 39, died at the Rikers Island jail complex at about 5 pm today becoming the 19th person to die this year after being held in the city’s jails. Detainees notified officers that he was unwell. Narcan was administered. He had been at the jai

2022-12-12
Retweets: 1,389 Likes: 0 Engagement: 1,389
Vera Institute of J…
@verainstitute

It's official: Congress has voted to repeal the federal ban on Pell Grant access for people in prison! This historic victory will make postsecondary education more accessible to incarcerated students all across the country. #RestorePell

2020-12-22
Retweets: 240 Likes: 835 Engagement: 1,075
Vera Institute of J…
@verainstitute

A young father, son, skateboarder, a photographer. This is who Tyre Nichols was. He should still be alive today. https://t.co/JbsgEMTxMI

2023-01-27
Retweets: 204 Likes: 507 Engagement: 711

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account focuses on humanizing individuals affected by systemic issues, which helps build emotional connections with the audience. They leverage legislative updates to show progress and mobilize support for their cause. Their use of personal stories and community narratives strengthens their advocacy message.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 72,639
  • + High community engagement through conversations
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @verainstitute reveals an growing Twitter presence with 72,639 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 32.1 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025