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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 – august 30, 2018
In this issue… Harm Reduction & Criminal Justice Reform in Albany International Overdose Awareness Day Rally at the Capitol The Prison Strike 2018 Lauren Manning, Dr. Alice Green, and Donna…
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media advisory – overdose awareness day, capital region rally, 8/31/18
With seven consecutive years of increasing overdose deaths, advocates honor the lives lost from the overdose crisis, and demand action from Governor Cuomo and State Legislators. Albany, NY: On Friday…
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how the drug war is propelling the overdose crisis in new haven
By Keith Brown and Lorenzo Jones Over the last few weeks in New Haven, Connecticut, nearly 100 people have experienced an overdose and other bad symptoms from K2 or “spice.” As authorities and loc…
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katal newsletter – august 23, 2018
In this issue: Remembering Harm Reduction Hero, Dan Bigg Victory in NY Overdose Crisis in New Haven, Connecticut Remembering Harm Reduction Hero, Dan Bigg (Photo Cred. Nigel Brunsdon, Photography of…
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katal newsletter – august 10, 2018
In this issue… Calling on Governor Cuomo to Support the Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct Donna Hylton in McSweeney’s calling on governor cuomo to support the commission on prosecutorial con…
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katal newsletter – july 19, 2018
In this issue… Life and Liberty Event in Hartford Katal hosts visitors to Albany life and liberty event in hartford Life insurance is an important tool to protect families and wealth, yet in Connect…
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katal newsletter – june 22, 2018
In this issue: Albany Fails to Pass Bail Reform NYS Legislature Passes Bill to Create a Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct Pre-Arrest Diversion in Connecticut albany fails to pass bail reform The 201…
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statement from advocates and communities regarding senate bail reform proposal in “big ugly” bill s9097
This weekend, the Senate Republicans released a “Big Ugly” bill—S9097—which includes a proposal to “reform” bail practices in New York. This proposal disregards the need for bold a…
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katal newsletter – june 15, 2018
In this issue: Bail Reform Passed the New York State Assembly (Assemblywoman Latrice Walker speaking at Katal’s press conference during a faith-based lobby day for bail reform) bail reform passe…
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statement by community members and advocates on the new york state assembly passing walker bail reform bill a10137a
For Immediate Release Tuesday, 6.12.2018 For inquiries, contact: gabriel sayegh, gabriel@katalcenter.org. (New York): Today, the New York State Assembly took a bold step towards making our criminal j…
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katal newsletter – june 7, 2018
In this issue: Amplifying the Call for Bail Reform in New York Donna Hylton’s “A Little Piece of Light” in Stores Now! Catholic Charities Care Coordination Services Honors Keith Brow…
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Akeem Browder and gabriel sayegh
Today marks three years since Kalief Browder took his own life after serving three years at Rikers Island for a crime he did not commit. Now, activists are working to change the bail laws that kept Ka…
