"I have a friend who is in prison right now doing a 5-year term for a technical parole violation. His only mistake was not reporting to his parole officer that he was traveling out of the state to Jersey because of his job." -
Katal Member Emelissa on why #LessIsMoreNY must pass.
A new piece in the @TheAtlantic highlights @graham_rayman & @ReuvenBlau's new book "Rikers: An Oral History." The story details the horrible conditions at the notorious jail complex and the long-term impact it has on people incarcerated there. #CloseRikers https://t.co/cHxDio0uHW
This report is a test for @GovKathyHochul. Will she attempt to sweep a racist prison system she oversees under the rug, like Cuomo did, or will she take real action? https://t.co/97K9NiyfyW
We’re here at our first in a series of town halls as we discuss how we stop the cycle of violence, parole justice, and survivor justice.
Couldn’t join us today? Come on over to one of our other town halls over the next two Thursdays!
Please join @SalazarSenate and I, along with a coalition of families, formerly incarcerated people and advocates to demand @NYSDOCCS ends their new heartless package ban directive #bringbackcarepackages
Our member @constantlyaries discusses how these practices affect communities and families. More from Tarisse an organizer in Brooklyn on how these practices cause more harm than good.
"The city jail system is a violent hellhole where people are increasingly in danger."
@katalcenter's @_gabrielsayegh calls for a federal receiver to take over Rikers Island
https://t.co/hrpoYQ37SK
Today's protest may be over, but we're not done fighting to make sure Rikers is shut down.
Take online action with us to demand that @NYCMayor close Rikers Island 👇🏿
https://t.co/cWU5CxwNAc
#CloseRikers#CutShutInvestNY
HAPPENING SOON: Join us TODAY at 1:30pm at Foley Square as we rally & march to the federal court hearing on receivership to demand that @NYCMayor shuts down Rikers. #CutShutInvestNY
RSVP for today's rally here: https://t.co/11oWHrxxfp
We'll also be live streaming on Instagram!