The NYS Jails Justice Network was born to unite activists, and impacted individuals across NYS to challenge destructive effects of incarceration in local jails.
"For older people in prison, 'life' becomes just another word for a slow death sentence." - Former NYS Parole Commissioner Barbara Hanson Treen in the @nytimes
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It was an honor to be a part of the FEW Coalition's Advocacy Day.
Much respect to all those who came out, raised their voices, and spoke truth to power.
NYS Jails Justice Network, as a statewide organization, supports FEW/UBP now and always.
The people united...
For years, the Men of Attica have raised concerns about the inadequate supply of food in the Attica Correctional Facility.
However, the recent ban on visitor-brought packages, this has exacerbated the issue, putting these men at an increased risk of hunger and suffering.
🗣🗣🗣 We meet at 630PM on 11/28. We need every impacted voice we can muster. You are the change.
Link in bio for our statewide general action meeting. This is where your voice counts the most! 🗣🗣🗣 https://t.co/w6soWRCJMp
As we contemplate the importance of either our borne or chosen families let us remember our brothers and sisters being denied housing for past errors while their present accomplishments are not even considered. When is the punishment over? Pass the #FairChanceforHousing Act NOW.
Why not start, @govKathyHochul? You can grant clemency to incarcerated NY'ers and undo some small part of the damage the NYS prison system & long sentences/death by incarceration have visited on Black and brown families. Start now and keep going: #HochulBringThemHome
@elonmusk The use of the word "n****r" is up 500% since you took over and you bring him back to ice the cake.
If only tyrants of the past had this technology. We can see you allowing them a voice as well while hoping beyond all hope that they succeed.
What's in it for you? Cabinet?
@_Eric_Reinhart Agreed. For so long, our only response to the deep, impactful trauma that we all cause to each other has been to cause deep and impactful trauma and call it "justice". Oast time to rid ourselves of that square wheel of thought in a system that punishes more innocents than not.
"On Monday, more than 6,000 people incarcerated in New York prisons lost their right to regularly receive care packages by mail or in person from family and friends." Packages must go through select companies offering limited choices at a steep markup.
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Today in the U.S., corporations will steal $137 million in wages, rich people will steal $2.75 billion in taxes, and 1,300 people will die from poverty, air pollution, and medical error. Think about who benefits from the news ignoring this and focusing on low-level crime instead.
Obama: First time I ran for Congress, I got whooped. Had a big L on my forehead. I was frustrated too. You know what I didn’t do though? I didn’t claim that the election was rigged. I didn’t incite a mob to storm the Capitol..