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media advisory – unique coalition to join forces in support of less is more act
Contact: Tom Meara, TMeara@kivvet.com | (718) 309-3506 Yan Snead, ysnead@katalcenter.org | (518) 360- 1534 The Population on Rikers Island is Rising in One Category: Technical Parole Violations A…
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release: sheriff apple and community partners announce expansion of treatment resources in albany county jail
Contact: Yan Snead ysnead@katalcenter.org (518) 360-1534 Sheriff Apple and Community Partners Announce Expansion of Treatment Resources in Albany County Jail With overdose deaths continuing to rise…
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media advisory – albany county correctional facility to add opioid treatment medications to sharp program
Contact: Yan Snead ysnead@katalcenter.org (518) 360-1534 January 18th, 2019: Albany County Correctional Facility to Add Opioid Treatment Medications to SHARP Program With seven consecutive years of…
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release: new york groups & assemblymember mosley introduce nation’s most progressive legislation to reform new york’s antiquated parole system
Comprehensive Legislation Will Overhaul New York’s Parole System to Address Current Bias – Reducing Recidivism by Incentivizing Good Behavior and Early Release, Mandating Fair Hearings, Capping Vi…
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RELEASE: LESS IS MORE BILL INTRODUCTION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 18, 2018 Contact: Tom Meara, TMeara@kivvit.com | (718) 309-3506 Yan Snead, ysnead@katalcenter.org | (518) 360-1534 New York Groups & Assemblymemb…
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nys assembly hearing – katal testimony on mat in prisons and jails
New York State Assembly Hearing Oversight: Examine the effectiveness of medication-assisted treatment programs in state and local correctional facilities. November 14, 2018 Testimony of: Valdez Heron…
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capital region community takes to the capitol to observe international overdose awareness day
With seven consecutive years of increasing overdose deaths, advocates honor the lives lost from the overdose crisis, and demand action from Governor Cuomo. Albany, NY: Capital Region advocates and fam…
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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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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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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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release: ct legislature passes sb 13, fair treatment of incarcerated women and transgender people
Bill Breaks New Ground for Rights of Women and Transgender People Who are Incarcerated in Connecticut HARTFORD: Yesterday, the CT House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 13: An Act Concerning…
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statement on governor cuomo restoring voting rights to people under parole supervision
Statement from Marie Ndiaye, Senior Policy Manager, Katal Center for Health, Equity, and Justice on Governor Cuomo Restoring Voting Rights to People Under Parole Supervision “Yesterday, Governor…
