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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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#lessismoreny coalition convenes at the capitol demanding lawmakers overhaul new york state’s broken parole system
#LessIsMoreNY Coalition Convenes at the Capitol Demanding Lawmakers Overhaul New York State’s Broken Parole System The Recent Deaths of Layleen Polanco and Jose Rivera on Rikers Island Spotli…
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COALITION CONVENES AT THE CAPITOL
#LessIsMoreNY Coalition Convenes at the Capitol Demanding Lawmakers Overhaul New York State’s Broken Parole System The Recent Deaths of Layleen Polanco and Jose Rivera on Rikers Island Spotlight the…
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weekly update – june 13, 2019
In this issue… Death of Jose Rivera, Brings Spotlight to NYS’s Outdated Parole System In Montgomery County, NY: Harm Reduction Training Changing the Narrative Toolkit Launch Death of Jose Rive…
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statement: nys senate paves way for universal access to effective, lifesaving treatment for opioid use disorder
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2019 Contact: Yan Snead, ysnead@katalcenter.org | 609.680.8185 NYS Senate Paves Way for Universal Access to Effective, Lifesaving Treatment for Opioid U…
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release: two people reincarcerated on rikers island dead in past week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Yan Snead, ysnead@katalcenter.org | 609.680.8185 Two People Reincarcerated on Rikers Island Dead in Past Week Death of Mr. Jose Rivera, Who Was on Parole and Homeless…
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weekly update – june 6, 2019
In this issue… Parole Reform Gains Traction After Years of Organizing and Advocacy Instead of Expanding the Drug War, Legislators Should Focus on Solutions that Work Join Us for a Conversation o…
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In the midst of an overdose crisis, the Connecticut legislature can do a number of important things to save lives. Expanding the drug war is not one of them.
Hartford Courant June 1, 2019 By Keith Brown Earlier this month, the Connecticut House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill (HB 5524) to increase the criminal penalties for sale of fentanyl …
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weekly update – may 31, 2019
In this issue… In Hartford: Advocating for Social Justice The #LessIsMoreNY Coalition Applauds New York City Council for Passing Resolution 829 Katal Opposed a Drug War Response to Fentanyl In H…
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release: less is more coalition applauds the new york city council for passing resolution 829
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2019 Contact: Yan Snead, ysnead@katalcenter.org | 609.680.8185 Less Is More Coalition Applauds the New York City Council for Passing Resolution 829 Resolution Pressures…
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memo of opposition: hb 5524
(PDF VERSION OF MEMO) The Katal Center for Health, Equity, and Justice OPPOSES HB 5524 – Increasing the Penalty for the Sale of Fentanyl Connecticut has made progress toward ending the war on dr…
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weekly update – may 24, 2019
In this issue… In Albany: Engaging with Community Members to Tackle Injustice In CT: Join Us for Healthy & Just CT Coalition’s Social Justice Advocacy Day In Brooklyn: Tow Fellowship L…
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statement: nyc council speaker corey johnson calls on albany to “fix the system” including passing the less is more act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tom Meara, tmeara@kivvet.com | 718.309.3506 Yan Snead, ysnead@katalcenter.org | 609.680.8185 NYC Council Speaker Corey Johnson Calls on Albany…
