incarceration Archives

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“A person who is unhoused before incarceration is no less vulnerable after release. But our current policy treats time in jail as if it erases their homelessness. It doesn’t—it makes…

ByCarlina Rivera

ByLauren Velez 3Comments

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Jun 2025

Housing and Homelessness Justice Opinion

Opinion: Why NYC Must Fund Alternative to Incarceration & Reentry Programs

“We never turn people away, yet the demand consistently exceeds resources. Despite these challenges, our programs are proven to reduce recidivism, emergency room visits, and homelessness—at a fraction of the…

ByRob DeLeon

ByJonathan McLean 0Comments

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Apr 2025

Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: Fair Chance for Housing Is Key to Justice and Public Health in NYC

“We’ve already received reports of denials based on conviction records, highlighting the urgent need for proactive education that a properly funded CCHR could provide.”

ByReggie Chatman 3Comments

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Oct 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness Justice Opinion

Opinion: NYC Must Live Up To Its Decarceration Promises

"It has become increasingly clear that the Adams administration has committed to expand a policy of mass incarceration over community services and other less expensive, more effective alternatives. The current…

ByJay Edidin 1Comment

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Oct 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness

Bill Would Make It Easier for New Yorkers Leaving Jail to Qualify for Supportive Housing

Manhattan City Councilmember Carlina Rivera introduced legislation Wednesday that would expand eligibility criteria for city-funded supportive housing to include people with justice system involvement in the last year—a change long…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 3Comments

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Sep 2024

Education Government Justice Opinion

Opinion: Shaping the Future for Our Youths, Through Our Youths

“It is vital that we increase programming opportunities for youth and make them meaningful options in Youth Parts, a special court created after the Raise the Age law was passed.”

ByOrayne Williams 0Comments

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Aug 2024

Climate and Environment Government Justice Opinion

Opinion: Heat Behind Bars & The Urgent Case for Compassionate Release

“It has been 10 years since my release, and the memory of extreme heat without air conditioning haunts me, especially as the planet continues to warm each year. One of…

ByEvie Litwok 0Comments

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Jun 2024

Government Justice Opinion

Opinion: Borough Jails Must Move Forward, With Guidance From Impacted People

“When the state takes away a person’s liberty, it bears a serious obligation to provide them proper care, and the built environment is a big part of that. Cutting our…

ByAshley Abadia-Santiago Conrad 0Comments

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May 2024

Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations Justice News

Will NYC Make it Easier to Find a Home After Jail?

Funding sought in this year’s budget, alongside updated eligibility criteria, could increase housing options for New Yorkers cycling between jail and shelter.

ByEmma Whitford 1Comment

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Dec 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Justice

City to Limit the Use of Criminal Background Checks in Screening Tenants

The Fair Chance for Housing Act, passed by the City Council Wednesday, will limit the extent to which landlords, real estate brokers and other entities can factor in past convictions…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

Opinion: Enhancing Access to Supportive Housing is Key to Criminal Justice Reform