Prisoners' Legal Services of New York

In response to a lawsuit filed on September 9 by Prisoners’ Legal Services (PLS) and Disability Rights New York (DRNY), United Stated District Judge Mae A. D’Agostino ordered immediate changes to how people with mental illness are treated at Marcy's RMHU. bit.ly/4pptibl

The murder of Robert Brooks by those entrusted with his well-being is horrific by its brutality and dereliction of official duties. PLS expresses our deepest sympathy to the Brooks family and pledges best efforts to help ensure the safety of all incarcerated in NYS prisons.

Today @GovKathyHochul has signed #CleanSlateNY into law. This is a HUGE WIN for justice & equal opportunity in our state! Clean Slate will help millions of New Yorkers access jobs, housing, and education.

“A Woman on the Outside” follows Kristal, who founded Bridging the Gap van service to keep families, including her own, connected despite incarceration. Workshop, exhibition, film screening & discussion @mediasanctuary on Apr 1 : mediasanctuary.org/event/a-woman-…

A huge thank you to @GovKathyHochul for her commitment to re-entry & reintegration, expansion of mental health care & alternatives, all helping to create a more compassionate and rehabilitative criminal justice system in NYS. #StateOfTheStateNY

Thank you to @GovKathyHochul for focusing her efforts on ensuring successful re-entry and re-integration for individuals returning to society. #StateOfTheStateNY

Kudos to @GovKathyHochul for acknowledging that successful re-entry and reintegration begin the moment a person enters the criminal justice system and for tripling NYS’s investment in re-entry services to improve public safety. #StateOfTheStateNY

Congrats & thanks to Assemblymember Simon & Senator Mannion (@SenJohnMannion) for sponsoring A8586 - Supported Decision-Making. This bill will allow individuals with disabilities to have autonomy and live a self-determined life with the help of the supporters they have chosen.

Thank you to @nybarfoundation for continued support of PLS Law School Fellows. Their generous grant will greatly advance our goal of providing invaluable practical experience in matters involving incarcerated individuals’ rights, as well as immigration.

PLS thanks @KenBurns for your support of TAP for incarcerated individuals and your insight on the importance of a college education for all individuals. Your series College Behind Bars highlighted the need for, and importance of, a college degree. See: bit.ly/3qiHYMq

PLS thanks @GovKathyHochul for proposing expanded access to college education for incarcerated individuals. Education reduces recidivism and provides real employment opportunities, promoting public safety and full civic participation. Letter to Hocul static1.squarespace.com/static/5e31bd4…

@timesunion does article about new Inspector General Post. Click here to read Albany Times Union article bit.ly/3hxzxIq