October 23, 2021: Ben Austen and Khalil Gibran Muhammad, The New York Times
October 22-24, 2021, NYC • International Tribunal
In the Spirit of Mandela, on violations of the human rights of political prisoners by the U.S.
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 • Creating Antiracist Community: Solidarity, Decarceration, Abolition • Virtual Teach-In
7:00-9:00pm • Hear Mark Shervington (RAPP), Kahlil Bey (CNY Alliance of Families for Justice), Rochelle Matthews (Ithaca Pantheras), Carl Williams (movement lawyer/organizer): inspiring speakers who know firsthand about the devastating impact of the NYS punishment system. In breakout groups, you can join our speakers in becoming the change you want to see • Sponsored by Tomkins County SURJ & Coordinating Circle, Dryden Groton Plus – Human Dignity Coalition • For more information: Beth Harris, beth55harris@gmail.com; Kathy Russell, kathystute@gmail.com
ADVOCATES APPLAUD LETTER TO GOV. HOCHUL FROM NAACP’S DR. HAZEL DUKES URGING SUPPORT FOR PAROLE JUSTICE MEASURES
October 18, 2021: Press Release
NAACP’s Hazel Dukes calls on Gov. Hochul to back New York parole reforms
October 18, 2021: Denis Slattery, New York Daily News
NAACP’s Hazel Dukes calls on Gov. Hochul to back New York parole reformsRead More
New report on prison deaths comes as New York lawmakers push for reforms
October 15, 2021: Ashley Hupfl, WAMC Northeast Public Radio
New report on prison deaths comes as New York lawmakers push for reformsRead More
THURSDAY, October 14, 2021 • Long Island Virtual Open RAPP Membership Meeting • All are welcome!
About 1,300 died in NY state prisons in the last decade, research shows
October 13, 2021: Tiffany Cusaac-Smith, lohud.
About 1,300 died in NY state prisons in the last decade, research showsRead More
Report outlines death rates for older adults incarcerated in New York
October 12, 2021: Rachel Vick, Queens Daily Eagle
Report outlines death rates for older adults incarcerated in New YorkRead More
More older New Yorkers dying in prison — even as overall deaths drop
October 12, 2021: Noah Goldberg, New York Daily News
More older New Yorkers dying in prison — even as overall deaths dropRead More
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY RESEARCHERS, CONGRESSMEMBER NADLER, FAMILIES WITH LOVED ONES IN PRISON, AND LAWMAKERS RELEASE NEW REPORT REVEALING SURGING DEATHS IN NY PRISONS
Report says New York State prison system has created ‘a new death penalty’
October 11, 2021: Gloria Pazmino, Spectrum NY1 Exclusive
Report says New York State prison system has created ‘a new death penalty’Read More
New York State’s New Death Penalty: The Death Toll of Mass Incarceration in a Post-Execution Era
October 2021: Center for Justice at Columbia University
Thursday, October 14, 2021 • New York City Virtual Open RAPP Membership Meeting • All are welcome!
7:00 pm: Join our work! We’ll discuss updates and plan our work together for parole justice, clemency and more
THURSDAY, October 7, 2021, 7:30 pm • Online Screening and Fundraiser for RAPP and Parole Preparation Project
View The Interview, a short film about appearing before the NYS Board of Parole; talk with participants in the film; support our work • Admission free; all proceeds benefit our two sister organizations and the work for Parole Justice
