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“Peace Family. 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!” — Common

By: Common, via Twitter – “Peace. This is Common. And I’m joining advocates and state lawmakers around New York for a Parole Justice Day of Action. We’re demanding the passage of the Elder Parole Bill and the Fair & Timely Parole Bill. Because in New York, too many people, who are eligible for release right now, are still being denied a fair chance to return home and reunite with their families….”

Read more“Peace Family. 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!” — Common

N.Y. needs criminal justice reform: We must put compassion in parole decisions

By: Carol Shapiro, New York Daily News – People often think mass incarceration is the result of a few laws — the federal 1994 crime bill or state-level Rockefeller Drug laws, for example — but in reality it’s driven by everyday decisions, small and large, made by actors across the justice system, including some you’ve probably never heard of…

Read moreN.Y. needs criminal justice reform: We must put compassion in parole decisions

Criminal justice bills garner increased support for parole reform

By: Nathaniel Wright, BollyInside – As detailed in Spectrum News, support is growing for the reform of the state’s parole process as legislators rush to pass a series of criminal justice measures within the next two weeks….

Read moreCriminal justice bills garner increased support for parole reform
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Recent Press Releases

FOUNDER OF #MeToo MOVEMENT JOINS OTHER LEADING NY ADVOCATES FOR CRIME VICTIMS, VIOLENCE INTERRUPTERS, & ANTI-GUN VIOLENCE GROUPS IN CALLING FOR PAROLE JUSTICE & SURVIVOR JUSTICE BILLS

May 24, Press Release: Today, Tarana Burke, founder of #MeToo, announced her support for the Fair Access to Victim Compensation bill as well as the Elder Parole and Fair & Timely Parole bills. She joins 12 leading advocacy groups for crime victims and survivors, violence interrupters and anti-gun violence groups…

Read moreFOUNDER OF #MeToo MOVEMENT JOINS OTHER LEADING NY ADVOCATES FOR CRIME VICTIMS, VIOLENCE INTERRUPTERS, & ANTI-GUN VIOLENCE GROUPS IN CALLING FOR PAROLE JUSTICE & SURVIVOR JUSTICE BILLS

ELDER PAROLE AND FAIR & TIMELY PAROLE PASSES ASSEMBLY CORRECTION COMMITTEE; FAIR & TIMELY PAROLE PASSES SENATE CRIME COMMITTEE

May 23, Media Advisory: HAILING COMMITTEE PASSAGE AND MAJORITY SUPPORT, BPHA CAUCUS, LAWMAKERS AND ADVOCATES CALL FOR PASSAGE OF ELDER PAROLE AND FAIR & TIMELY PAROLE BILLS BEFORE END OF SESSION

Read moreELDER PAROLE AND FAIR & TIMELY PAROLE PASSES ASSEMBLY CORRECTION COMMITTEE; FAIR & TIMELY PAROLE PASSES SENATE CRIME COMMITTEE

FOLLOWING NEWS THAT PAROLE JUSTICE BILLS HAVE MAJORITY SUPPORT IN NYS LEGISLATURE, NYC COUNCIL AGING COMMITTEE CHAIR CRYSTAL HUDSON CALLS FOR SWIFT PASSAGE BEFORE 2023 SESSION ENDS

May 23, Press Release: TRecently, news broke that a majority of NY Senators officially co-sponsor the Elder Parole bill, following years of advocacy and public education by a statewide grassroots campaign

Read moreFOLLOWING NEWS THAT PAROLE JUSTICE BILLS HAVE MAJORITY SUPPORT IN NYS LEGISLATURE, NYC COUNCIL AGING COMMITTEE CHAIR CRYSTAL HUDSON CALLS FOR SWIFT PASSAGE BEFORE 2023 SESSION ENDS
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