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A second chance: How the parole justice movement has gained steam in New York state
By Robbie Sequeira via BronxTimes Without a second chance, Donna Hylton would have never transformed her life. Without a second chance, Hylton may only be remembered for a traumatic childhood that inc…
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CT Mirror: Federal judge denies state request to dismiss ACLU prison lawsuit
Federal judge denies state request to dismiss ACLU prison lawsuit The class-action suit requests mass prison releases in light of COVID-19 by KELAN LYONS via The CT Mirror | MAY 6, 2020 A federal…
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opportunities to pivot: advocating for future needs after covid-19
On Friday, May 1st, 2020 from 4 – 5:30 PM EST nearly 200 people registered to attend a timely virtual panel discussion in collaboration with Community Catalyst for Opportunities to Pivot: Ad…
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virtual discussions on weathering covid-19
Virtual Discussions on Weathering COVID-19 In Partnership with Community Catalyst In the spring of 2020, Katal Center for Equity, Health, and Justice, Community Catalyst, and thought partner…
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weekly update – april 30, 2020
In this issue… Join Us Tomorrow for a Virtual Panel: Opportunities to Pivot – Advocating for Future Needs After COVID-19 #COVIDBehindBars Update: CT & NY Take Action to Save Lives: #Fr…
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Eyewitness News CT: Protesters demand release of women at York to keep them safe from COVID-19
Protesters demand release of women at York to keep them safe from COVID-19 Rob Polansky, Mike Savino via Eyewitness News 3 | Posted Apr 23, 2020 NIANTIC, CT (WFSB) – Protesters and family…
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weekly update – april 23, 2020
In this update… In-Car Protest at York Prison in CT: #FreeThemNow Opportunities to Pivot: Advocating for Future Needs After COVID-19 #COVIDBehindBars Update: CT & NY In-Car Protest at York P…
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advisory – thursday: family members of incarcerated people & community group to hold in-car protest at york correctional institution, call for the release of women in face of covid-19 crisis
MEDIA ADVISORY Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020 Contact: Yan Snead, ysnead@katalcenter.org | (518) 360-1534 Follow on Twitter @KatalCenter #COVIDBehindBars Thursday: Family Members o…
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Middletown Press: Coronavirus cases triple in prisons, prompting new outrage
Coronavirus cases triple in prisons, prompting new outrage By Kaitlyn Krasselt via The Middletown Press | Thursday, April 16, 2020 As confirmed cases of coronavirus surge among staff and inmates in…
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weekly update – april 16, 2020
In this issue… 2nd Action at Gov. Lamont’s House: Sunday Speakout #COVIDBehindBars Update: CT & NY 2nd Action at Gov. Lamont’s House: Sunday Speakout Katal member Virginia Rodriguez and…
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Hartford Courant: Connecticut seeks dismissal of prisoners’ Coronavirus lawsuit as Covid-19 cases in state’s prison soar
Connecticut Seeks Dismissal of Prisoners’ Coronavirus Lawsuit as Covid-19 cases in state’s prison soar By Associated Press via Hartford Courant | Published April 15, 2020 Read the full…
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intersectional solidarity: weathering the covid-19 pandemic
On Tuesday, April 14th, 2020 from 4 – 5 PM EST, Katal in collaboration with Community Catalyst held a virtual discussion on Intersectional Solidarity: Weathering the COVID-19 Pandemic. Katal…
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CT News Junkie: State reports first inmate death from Covid-19; advocates demand meeting
State Reports First Inmate Death From COVID-19; Advocates Demand Meeting by Lisa Backus via CT News Junkie | Apr 14, 2020 Advocates are demanding a meeting with Gov. Ned Lamont after the state’s…
