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Archives for January 2023

‘The people left behind’: Advocates renew push to pass parole reform

January 24, 2023 by Melissa Tanis

By: Jacob Kaye, Queens Daily Eagle: Last year, Robert Webster was sitting in prison, facing the prospect of serving two more decades of his 50 year to life sentence. The Queens man had already served 34 years of that sentence, which he was given when he was 17 years old.

Read more‘The people left behind’: Advocates renew push to pass parole reform

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2023, ALL DAY • Parole Justice Day of Action • NY State Capital, Albany!

January 18, 2023 by Melissa Tanis

On this advocacy day, we’ll celebrate and honor the incredible achievements of formerly incarcerated people who have returned home to give back to their communities, and call for passage of …

Read moreWEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2023, ALL DAY • Parole Justice Day of Action • NY State Capital, Albany!

AT RALLY IN SUPPORT OF PAROLE REFORM, NY LAWMAKERS ISSUE OFFICIAL PROCLAMATIONS TO DOZENS OF FORMERLY INCARCERATED NEW YORKERS DOING ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY SAFETY WORK

January 18, 2023 by Melissa Tanis

January 18, 2023: Press Release FORMERLY INCARCERATED SPEAKERS DECLARE: “WE’RE PART OF THE SOLUTION TO VIOLENCE” AND CALL FOR PASSAGE OF THE ELDER PAROLE AND FAIR & TIMELY PAROLE TO BRING HOME MORE LEADERS TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY SAFETY

Read moreAT RALLY IN SUPPORT OF PAROLE REFORM, NY LAWMAKERS ISSUE OFFICIAL PROCLAMATIONS TO DOZENS OF FORMERLY INCARCERATED NEW YORKERS DOING ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY SAFETY WORK

Parole advocates pack NYS Capitol pressing lawmakers to pass reform

January 18, 2023 by Melissa Tanis

By: Mikhaela Singleton, ABC News10: More than a hundred people packing the Million-Dollar Staircase end-to-end Wednesday afternoon, hoping their voices will echo up to lawmakers.

Read moreParole advocates pack NYS Capitol pressing lawmakers to pass reform

Arrecia llamado a Albany para que aprueben reformas de libertad condicional para presos mayores y más reclusos elegibles

January 18, 2023 by Melissa Tanis

Por: Edwin Martínez, El Diario: Antiguos prisioneros, familiares de internos y líderes políticos se unieron en una manifestación en el Capitolio de Nueva York para exigir a la Legislatura que dé luz verde a un paquete de proyectos de ley para sacar a más presos de las cárceles

Read moreArrecia llamado a Albany para que aprueben reformas de libertad condicional para presos mayores y más reclusos elegibles

Op-Ed | We want safety and healing, not harsh punishment

January 18, 2023 by Melissa Tanis

By: Shneaqua Purvis, AMNY: As a lifelong resident of Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, I know a lot about crime and punishment. During this recent election season, we heard a lot about the subject from politicians of all stripes. 

Read moreOp-Ed | We want safety and healing, not harsh punishment

Rapper Common Joins the Movement for Parole Justice

January 18, 2023 by Melissa Tanis

“I’m inspired by the day of action for parole justice in New York. Let’s call on lawmakers to pass Elder Parole and Fair & Timely Parole now!”

Read moreRapper Common Joins the Movement for Parole Justice

Advocates, lawmakers to honor formerly incarcerated in push for parole reforms

January 17, 2023 by Melissa Tanis

By: Dennis Slattery, NY Daily News: Formerly incarcerated New Yorkers who are now making a difference in their communities will be honored Wednesday as advocates and lawmakers push for parole reforms.

Read moreAdvocates, lawmakers to honor formerly incarcerated in push for parole reforms

As Hochul Makes New Promises in State of the State, Last Year’s Parole Pledge Is Still Waiting

January 11, 2023 by Melissa Tanis

By: Chris Gelardi and Sam Mellins, New York Focus: This time last year, Hochul promised to fully staff the parole board. But vacancies have only grown — and went unmentioned in this year’s agenda.

Read moreAs Hochul Makes New Promises in State of the State, Last Year’s Parole Pledge Is Still Waiting

RAPP CAMPAIGN STATEMENT ON FIRST DAY OF 2023 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

January 4, 2023 by Melissa Tanis

January 4, 2023: Campaign Statement

Read moreRAPP CAMPAIGN STATEMENT ON FIRST DAY OF 2023 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

RAPP RESPONDS TO GOV. KATHY HOCHUL’S INAUGURATION ADDRESS

January 1, 2023 by Melissa Tanis

January 1, 2023: Press Release

Read moreRAPP RESPONDS TO GOV. KATHY HOCHUL’S INAUGURATION ADDRESS

Let 2023 Be the Year of Dismantling Incarceration

January 1, 2023 by Melissa Tanis

By: Maya Schenwar, Truthout: I asked organizers working to dismantle incarceration what is giving them hope for 2023. Here’s what they shared.

Read moreLet 2023 Be the Year of Dismantling Incarceration

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