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Archives for August 2022

As summers get hotter, incarcerated people swelter inside NY prisons

August 31, 2022 by susie day

August 31, 2022, Eduardo Cuevas, lohud.

Read moreAs summers get hotter, incarcerated people swelter inside NY prisons

TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 7:00 pm • RAPP Long Island Monthly Membership Meeting • via Zoom

August 30, 2022 by susie day

Our collective is born and led by those directly impacted by incarceration, their loved ones and allies for social justice! Together, we’re building organizing power and community on LI for …

Read moreTUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 7:00 pm • RAPP Long Island Monthly Membership Meeting • via Zoom

New York’s ageing prisoners languish with poor medical care and little hope

August 20, 2022 by susie day

Advocates in New York hope the case of Valerie Gaiter, who died in prison after 40 years behind bars, will help bring reform August 20, 2022: Gloria Oladipo,The Guardian

Read moreNew York’s ageing prisoners languish with poor medical care and little hope

OBSERVING 3RD ANNIVERSARY OF IN-PRISON DEATH OF VAL GAITER, LONGEST-SERVING WOMAN IN NY PRISONS, LAWMAKERS, ADVOCATES, & LOVED ONES GATHER FOR VIGIL AND DEMAND JUSTICE

August 10, 2022 by susie day

VAL DIED OF UNTREATED CANCER WHILE INCARCERATED AT BEDFORD HILLS, AFTER DOCCS MISDIAGNOSED HER WITH ACID REFLUX  August 11, 2022: Press Release

Read moreOBSERVING 3RD ANNIVERSARY OF IN-PRISON DEATH OF VAL GAITER, LONGEST-SERVING WOMAN IN NY PRISONS, LAWMAKERS, ADVOCATES, & LOVED ONES GATHER FOR VIGIL AND DEMAND JUSTICE

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2022, 12:30 pm • NYC Vigil for Val Gaiter • Fight for Justice

August 10, 2022 by susie day

City Hall Park across from 250 Broadway, New York NY • Join formerly incarcerated women & other New Yorkers to fight for justice & honor the life of Val Gaiter, …

Read moreTHURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2022, 12:30 pm • NYC Vigil for Val Gaiter • Fight for Justice

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2022, 6:00 pm • RAPP New Member Virtual Orientation Session

August 10, 2022 by susie day

Whether you’re new to RAPP or just want a refresher and more info, please join us for our August virtual session on RAPP’s history, goals, values, and campaigns!

Read moreTHURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2022, 6:00 pm • RAPP New Member Virtual Orientation Session

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2022, 6:00 pm • October RAPP New Member Orientation • NY Statewide • Virtual

August 9, 2022 by susie day

Join our new member orientation — learn more about the history and values of RAPP and how you can get involved in bringing parole justice to New York State!

Read moreWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2022, 6:00 pm • October RAPP New Member Orientation • NY Statewide • Virtual

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2022, 6-7:00 pm • NYC Parole Justice Teach-In, Zoom + In-Person

August 9, 2022 by susie day

Greenberg Lounge, 40 Washington Square South • NOTE: Due to COVID protocols, in-person attendance is limited to NYU students and staff • Everyone is is invited to attend online

Read moreTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2022, 6-7:00 pm • NYC Parole Justice Teach-In, Zoom + In-Person

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2022, 6:00 pm • In-Person NYC RAPP Membership Meeting

August 9, 2022 by susie day

At the RAPP NYC office on 135 W 20th Street, #401 • We will follow COVID protocols 😷

Read moreWEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2022, 6:00 pm • In-Person NYC RAPP Membership Meeting

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2022, 12:00 – 1:00 pm • Online panel, “The State of Older Adult Incarceration in New York: Bring them Home! Policy & Legislation”

August 8, 2022 by susie day

Speakers: José Saldaña, Director, Release Aging People in Prison (RAPP) Carol Shapiro, former NY State Parole Board Commissioner Anthony Dixon, Director of Community Engagement, Parole Preparation Project TeAna Taylor, Co-Director …

Read moreTUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2022, 12:00 – 1:00 pm • Online panel, “The State of Older Adult Incarceration in New York: Bring them Home! Policy & Legislation”

Heart Failure: Medical Runaround Keeps Man Locked in State Prison Two Years After Being Paroled

August 8, 2022 by susie day

August 7, 2022: Reuven Blau, The City

Read moreHeart Failure: Medical Runaround Keeps Man Locked in State Prison Two Years After Being Paroled

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2022, 7:00 pm • Cynthia Kling, co-founder of Transforming Lives, hosts online screening of “The Interview”

August 8, 2022 by susie day

Panel discussion, including Jose Saldaña, to follow. Sponsored by Transforming Lives, a Mentorship Writing Program for Incarcerated Citizens. For more information: cynthiaconradkling@gmail.com

Read moreWEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2022, 7:00 pm • Cynthia Kling, co-founder of Transforming Lives, hosts online screening of “The Interview”

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2022, 7:00 pm • RAPP Long Island Monthly Membership Meeting • via Zoom

August 7, 2022 by susie day

Join the movement for Parole Justice in New York State!

Read moreTUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2022, 7:00 pm • RAPP Long Island Monthly Membership Meeting • via Zoom

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2022, 6:00 pm • Documentary Screening + Panel Discussion of “The Interview”

August 7, 2022 by susie day

A.J. Williams-Myers African Roots Center, 43 Gill Street, Kingston, NY 12401 • Hosted by: RAPP, ENJAN Kingston, PCPJ, and The Library at the African Roots Center • Event is free …

Read moreTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2022, 6:00 pm • Documentary Screening + Panel Discussion of “The Interview”

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023, 6:00 pm • RAPP New Member Orientation

August 3, 2022 by Melissa Tanis

SAVE THE DATE!

Read moreTHURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023, 6:00 pm • RAPP New Member Orientation

MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2023, 6:00 pm • Virtual Panel Discussion • \”Shifting the Narrative on Violence: Steps We Can Take to Support Survivors + End Mass Incarceration\”

August 3, 2022 by Melissa Tanis

Survivors of violence know that the current criminal legal system does not help them heal; many survivors are criminalized, themselves. Join directly impacted New Yorkers for a virtual discussion on …

Read moreMONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2023, 6:00 pm • Virtual Panel Discussion • \”Shifting the Narrative on Violence: Steps We Can Take to Support Survivors + End Mass Incarceration\”

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2023, 6:00pm • RAPP NYC Membership Meeting • IRL • at RAPP office

August 3, 2022 by Melissa Tanis

135 West 20th St, NY NY 10011

Read moreWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2023, 6:00pm • RAPP NYC Membership Meeting • IRL • at RAPP office

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • All Day • Parole Justice + Survivor Justice Advocacy Day in Albany!

August 3, 2022 by Melissa Tanis

We\’re calling for passage of the Elder Parole and Fair & Timely Parole bills and the Fair Access to Victim Compensation bill, which will remove barriers to victim assistance funds …

Read moreTUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • All Day • Parole Justice + Survivor Justice Advocacy Day in Albany!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2022, 8:30 pm • NYC Black August film showing of Ava DuVernay’s “13th”

August 3, 2022 by susie day

People’s Church, Lexington Ave at 111 St, NYC! Come for the film; stay for a panel, including José Saldaña

Read moreWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2022, 8:30 pm • NYC Black August film showing of Ava DuVernay’s “13th”

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