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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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katal newsletter – march 8, 2018
In this issue: Lorenzo Jones at Building Bridges Conference Mo Farrell at 2018 SOMOS Conference Steven Powers, Katal’s New Apprentice Community Organizer lorenzo jones at building bridges confer…
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statement by criminal justice reform groups across ny
In February 2018, advocates working on bail reform across New York State sent a public letter to Governor Cuomo regarding bail reform. Nearly 70 groups signed onto the letter, which expressed deep con…
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katal newsletter – march 1, 2018
In this issue: Innovations in Participatory Democracy Conference The Latest on Bail Reform in New York Katal at Caucus Weekend Next week, Katal is co-hosting the Innovations in Participatory Democrac…
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Both Sides of the Bars: Liberty or Liability: The Movement to End Cash Bail in New York State
Liberty or Liability: The Movement to End Cash Bail in New York State In this episode of Both Sides of the Bars, host Khalil Cumberbatch welcomes Sean Hill, Senior Legal Fellow and Valdez Heron, Appre…
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NPR: ‘Decarcerating America’ is a powerful call for reform
‘Decarcerating America’ Is A Powerful Call For Reform By Martha Anne Toll via NPR | February 20, 2018 Criminalization is frequently America’s answer to social issues. This country c…
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katal newsletter – february 15, 2018
In this issue: Katal in Albany for a Criminal Justice Reform Lobby Day Podcast with Imani Brown, talking about the effort to #CLOSErikers katal in albany for a criminal justice reform lobby day Katal…
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statement on important steps forward to advance the process of closing rikers island
Statement from gabriel sayegh, Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director, Katal Center for Health, Equity, and Justice on Important Steps Forward to Advance the Process of Closing Rikers Island “Today…
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Meet the collector who signed away her masterpiece to reform the criminal justice system
It has been a little over one year since Agnes Gund sold Roy Lichtenstein’s 1962 work Masterpiece for $165m to launch the Art for Justice Fund with the aim of reforming the US prison syste…
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katal newsletter – february 8, 2018
In this issue: Criminal Justice Reform Lobby Day Calling for a Harm Reduction Approach to the Overdose Epidemic Criminal Justice Reform Groups Respond to Gov Cuomo’s Agenda Ready to take action?…
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Albany Times Union: Editorial: No easy cure for opioids
Albany Times Union Editorial February 6, 2018 THE ISSUE: Some prosecutors and lawmakers look to more stringent laws to deal with an opioid epidemic. THE STAKES: New Yorkers should remember the mistake…
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statement by criminal justice reform groups across new york
The governor’s commitment to criminal justice reform is welcomed and needed. At his 2018 State of the State Address, the governor said, “Race and wealth should not be factors in our crimin…
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katal newsletter – february 1, 2018
In this issue: Parole & Probation Reform Campaign Launched: #LessIsMoreNY Katal’s Inaugural Connecticut Statewide Monthly Criminal Justice Reform Call Marie Ndiaye, Katal’s New Senior…
