Fair Access to Victim Compensation Act

MeToo movement founder backs crime victims and parole law changes in NY

May 24, 2023 by susie day

By: Nick Reisman, Spectrum News 1 - Changes to New York's victims' compensation law as well as a proposed overhaul of parole are being backed by a founder of the MeToo movement, advocates announced this week....

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.