11 May 2009 Uncategorized After 'Rock' Reform: What Happens To Rehab? Expanded drug courts and holistic re-entry planning are under discussion, along with up to 3,000 more slots for addiction treatment. ByCasey Samulski0Comments
02 Mar 2009 Economy A Barbershop Is A Beacon For Those Leaving Prison Barber, businessman and ex-offender Al Gleaton-Mathieu tries to keep his neighbors out of prison, and smooth the way for those coming home. ByNekoro Gomes0Comments
09 Feb 2009 Government Justice Ounces of Prevention Vie With Pounds of Core Preventive programs are falling by the wayside as the city budget is cut ever closer to only mandated services. By0Comments
02 Feb 2009 Government Justice Project Rejected In 'Oversaturated' Flatbush Community members reject a proposed new supportive facility, saying they have enough already. ByNekoro Gomes0Comments
30 Jan 2009 Government Housing and Homelessness Justice Supportive Housing Faces Down Routine Opposition Neighbors tend to be wary of projects for special-needs residents, but backers say this housing is essential — and may even raise property values. ByMike Reicher0Comments
22 Dec 2008 Uncategorized Workfare Isn't Working, Advocates Insist To City But the city welfare agency says it’s doing as well as possible under federal welfare rules. ByMatt Schwarzfeld0Comments
15 Dec 2008 Economy Housing and Homelessness Justice NYCHA The City's Latest Hirings and Retirings New faces at public agencies and private groups across the city, as inimitable organizer John Raskin moves on, and labor leader Roger Toussaint moves up. ByAlex Cotton0Comments
24 Nov 2008 Government Volunteer Shelter Network Up In Arms Over Changes A proposed reorganization of homeless drop-in centers and overnight beds by the city has advocates crying foul. By0Comments
17 Nov 2008 Justice Now That Caseworker Ratio Is Good, Cut the Budget Amid citywide reductions, ACS tries to hang onto internal progress toward child protection and a revamped foster care framework. By0Comments
14 Jul 2008 ARTS and CULTURE Justice The Changing Face Of Foster Care In NYC Institutionalized foster care for teens appears to be reaching the end of an era. ByChild Welfare Watch0Comments
