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The was a good 1st step. But more steps are needed to foster an environment rooted in human dignity—w/ the primary focus of preparing people to return to their communities—for the millions already incarcerated in our :
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The only affected about 12% of the nation's incarcerated pop—those in federal custody. There's still work to be done to fix our . Our report examines the new law's rocky start in 2019.
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In an era of polarization, the shows the American people one thing: 📢 is bipartisan📢 In our report, discover the work still ahead to fix our flawed .
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In 2018, the became law. But it’s just that: a 1st step. More steps are needed: ✅Lifting ban on ✅Diverting people w/ substance use & mental health issues away from ✅Ending money bail & MORE.
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Even a brief stint in jail can ruin someone’s career, housing, & access to services—potentially continuing their involvement with the . is giving people a chance to safely return to their families & communities: h/t
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THURSDAY, 2/6 at 12PM ET: Join us at the Capitol Visitor Center for a panel discussion on rural America’s hidden jail crisis. The independent documentary, “Out of Sight, Out of Mind,” directed by James Burns will also be shown. Reserve your tickets here:
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In 2019, the U.S. saw a surge of anti-immigrant policies drastically reducing refugee caps, targeting people already in the country, and ramping up obstacles for immigrants and refugees. Learn more in our report.
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Nearly 62% of people detained in jails are there, not because it’s in their best interest, but due to their inability to pay bail. Money injustice creates a cycle of poverty. In NOLA, it’s used to criminalize and incarcerate low-income Black people too.
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Maya Wiley 7 h
Fear shouldn’t trump facts, especially when fear lands people in jail, losing jobs, losing time in school, unable to care for children or get decent health care. has analysis on the impact of bail reform
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Bail reform doesn’t just impact major cities. It’s also very important for all counties—esp. rural ones—in NYS. In fact, reforms in bail laws allowed Cortland county, a rural county of 48K, to lower their jail population to 56 people—its lowest in years.
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“But this inequitable treatment has its roots in the correctional eras that came before it: each one building on the last and leading to the prison landscape we face today.”
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“Mass incarceration is an era marked by significant encroachment on the freedoms of racial and ethnic minorities, most notably black Americans.”
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Vera 10 h
In 2017, New York advanced its legacy as a by being the 1st state to provide in immigration courts. NYS can continue this leadership by supporting & funding critical legal protections for .
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Odgovor korisniku/ci @verainstitute
Each jurisdiction will work w/ Vera to implement concrete, data-informed policy & practice to promote racial equity & increase the public’s confidence in their office. Vera seeks to uplift community solutions to address changes in the .
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In addition to working w/ to advance the movement for black women prosecutors, our Reshaping Prosecution team is expanding support to 3 jurisdictions. DeKalb, Ingham, & Boulder counties will work w/ Vera to reform the criminal legal system.
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James Lesane’s bail was set at $10K. But, unable to afford it, he was cycled through the —facing violence, separation from family, & blocked access to vital services. If NYS supports fairness for all of us, we need to give a chance:
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James Lesane’s bail was set at $10K. But, unable to afford it, he was cycled through the —facing violence, separation from family, & blocked access to vital services. If NYS supports fairness for all of us, we need to give a chance:
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Substance use related deaths are declining, but Black people make up an increasing share of them. And the crisis sends thousands to the annually. Learn what steps were taken to fight the epidemic in our report.
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Jewish Council for Public Affairs 3. velj
At Feb 8-11 in DC, we are organizing a program w/ The Faith Voice in the Movement to End plenary; workshop on reform efforts & Jewish activism; & meeting of National Jewish Network on . INFO:
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Odgovor korisniku/ci @verainstitute
As we fight for the complete transformation of this , it is crucial that we as a nation confront the continued legacy of slavery in our justice system.
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