November 2021

ADVOCATES RESPOND TO GOV. HOCHUL’S CEREMONIAL PARDONING OF A TURKEY BEFORE GRANTING CLEMENCY TO A SINGLE INCARCERATED NEW YORKER

November 24, 2021, Press Release

THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE LANGUISHING IN NY STATE PRISONS HAVE PENDING CLEMENCY APPLICATIONS

ADVOCATES RESPOND TO GOV. HOCHUL’S CEREMONIAL PARDONING OF A TURKEY BEFORE GRANTING CLEMENCY TO A SINGLE INCARCERATED NEW YORKERRead More

Advocates, Jumaane Williams urge Hochul to use clemency power

November 24, 2021: Nick Reisman, Spectrum NY1

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Advocates, Jumaane Williams urge Hochul to use clemency powerRead More

TUESDAY, November 23, 2021 • Bring Our Loved Ones Home rallies calling on Gov. Hochul to grant clemencies and the legislature to pass #ParoleJusticeNY

11:00 am • NYC, Albany, and Long Island or by ZOOM – see flyer below for in-person locations

TUESDAY, November 23, 2021 • Bring Our Loved Ones Home rallies calling on Gov. Hochul to grant clemencies and the legislature to pass #ParoleJusticeNYRead More

AHEAD OF THE HOLIDAYS, FAMILIES SEPARATED BY MASS INCARCERATION JOIN ELECTED OFFICIALS & FAITH LEADERS TO URGE CLEMENCY & PAROLE JUSTICE

November 23, 2021: Press Release

SPEAKERS STAND BEHIND FULLY SET HOLIDAY TABLES WITH EMPTY CHAIRS, SYMBOLIZING MISSING INCARCERATED LOVED ONES

RALLIES OCCURRED THE WEEK OF THANKSGIVING, A DAY ORIGINATING WITH THE MASSACRE OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE BY WHITE SETTLERS WHOSE WHITE SUPREMACY PERSISTS TODAY

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AHEAD OF THE HOLIDAYS, FAMILIES SEPARATED BY MASS INCARCERATION JOIN ELECTED OFFICIALS & FAITH LEADERS TO URGE CLEMENCY & PAROLE JUSTICERead More

AMNY Exclusive: Families of incarcerated set rally on Tuesday for fair parole laws

November 22, 2021: Dean Moses, AMNY

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AMNY Exclusive: Families of incarcerated set rally on Tuesday for fair parole lawsRead More

ADVOCATES HIGHLIGHT STATE’S FAILURES TO PROTECT INCARCERATED OLDER PEOPLE FROM COVID-19 AND OTHER HEALTH CRISES

November 22, 2021

AS NY ASSEMBLY CONSIDERS THE FULL SPECTRUM OF STATE’S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS AMID THE PANDEMIC, ADVOCATES URGE REFORMS TO END THE CRISIS OF AGING AND DEATH IN PRISON

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ADVOCATES HIGHLIGHT STATE’S FAILURES TO PROTECT INCARCERATED OLDER PEOPLE FROM COVID-19 AND OTHER HEALTH CRISESRead More

Thursday, November 18, 2021 • Parole Preparation Project 8th Annual Virtual Welcome Home Fundraiser

7:00-8:30 pm • Help us welcome home all those who were released from prison this year—and support this crucial work

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Thursday, November 18, 2021 • Parole Preparation Project 8th Annual Virtual Welcome Home FundraiserRead More

FILM EXPOSING INJUSTICE OF PAROLE RELEASE HEARINGS IN NY STATE PREMIERS ONLINE ON THE NEW YORKER’S WEBSITE

November 18, 2021, Press Release

THE FILM, WHICH FEATURES RAPP MEMBERS AND FORMER PAROLE COMMISSIONERS WHO EXPOSE THE BOARD’S LAWLESS ADDICTION TO PUNISHMENT, MAKES THE CASE FOR REFORM

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FILM EXPOSING INJUSTICE OF PAROLE RELEASE HEARINGS IN NY STATE PREMIERS ONLINE ON THE NEW YORKER’S WEBSITERead More

How Former Prisoners View the Parole System

November 17, 2021: Film by Jon Miller and Zach Russo; text by Sumit Poudyal, The New Yorker

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How Former Prisoners View the Parole SystemRead More

Parole reform isn’t done

November 17, 2021: NY Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest, AMNY Op-Ed

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Parole reform isn’t doneRead More

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 • #BringSundiataHome Fundraiser

As the Campaign to #BringSundiataHome continues to gain momentum, we share with you an evening of inspirational conversation, culture and commitment. Hosted by award-winning director, screenwriter, and producer Shaka King, we are raising funds to ramp up the work to Bring Sundiata Acoli home!