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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 Responds to New Investigation by The Marshall Project on Medical Neglect Leading to Preventable Deaths in NYS Prison
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025 Contact: Yonah Zeitz: yonah@katalcenter.org • 347-201-2769 Follow on socials @KatalCenter • #ShutRikers #CutShutInvestNY Investigation by…
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Rikers inmates increasingly need mental health help. New jails won’t fix that, report says
By Caroline Lewis, Gothamist November 26, 2025 Sixty percent of the nearly 7,000 inmates at Rikers Island in October required mentalhealth services, up from 42% in a 2016, according to a new report fr…
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RELEASE: New Investigative Series Heightens Demand for Gov. Hochul to Sign Key Jail and Prison Oversight Legislation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, November 24th, 2025 Contact: Yonah Zeitz: yonah@katalcenter.org • 347-201-2769 Follow on socials @KatalCenter • #ShutRikers #CutShutInvestNY New York Times Inve…
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Hours Before Expected Release, Rikers Detainee Dies After Apparent Seizure
Edwin Ramos was hours away from freedom. Ramos, 38, was set to plead guilty to an attempted burglary charge at a hearing inBrooklyn court Friday morning. The judge was then expected to release him fro…
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RELEASE: 13th Death at Rikers this Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, November 21st, 2025 Contact: Yonah Zeitz: yonah@katalcenter.org • 347-201-2769 Follow on socials @KatalCenter • #ShutRikers #CutShutInvestNY Death Toll At Riker…
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Our History and Victories
Katal was founded in 2015 and launched in early 2016. Since then we’ve organized, built and won campaigns, developed and launched new projects, provided trainings and support to our partners, streng…
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RELEASE: New Report on Rikers Island and Mental Health
**PRESS RELEASE** November 19, 2025 Contact: gabriel sayegh, gabriel@katalcenter.org | (646) 335 2264 Sarah Monaghan, smonaghan@jjay.cuny.edu | (929) 452 6436 NEW REPORT: 60% of the Popula…
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Rikers Island and Mental Health: Pathways Toward Community-Based Diversion and Jail Population Reduction
As New York City works toward its mandate to close Rikers Island, addressing the mental health needs of people detained in the jail system remains a central challenge—and a defining opportunity for…
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Rikers Island and Mental Health: Data, Lived Experience, and Community-Based Alternatives
Social Links As New York City works toward its mandate to close Rikers Island, addressing the mental health needs of people in the jail system remains a defining challenge—and a critical opportunity…
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Katal New York Update — November 14, 2025
In this issue: -Gov. Hochul: Sign the Jail & Prison Oversight Bill -November Statewide Criminal Justice Reform Call Recap -Katal in the News -Quotes of the Week
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Rikers-Reform Fight Awaits Mamdani as Advocates Release Jails ‘Blueprint’
While running to be New York City’s next mayor, Zohran Mamdani pledged to shutterRikers Island and shrink the city’s jail population. Now, as he prepares to take office in just over a month and a…
