“We have built a ton of power this year, we have gained our seat at the table. We are going to win this fight and we will keep fighting for #CommunitiesNotCages.” - Melanie, CCA Leader Are you ready to join the fight? Apply for our Summer Organizing Institute!

At the end of session, NYS Senator Julia Salazar —sponsor of the Second Look Act—called for action: “This omnibus bill brings much-needed accountability to a prison system that lacks it. It’s a response to a crisis—two men, Robert Brooks and Messiah Nantwi, were murdered by corrections

“The fire of this movement can only grow stronger as it is fueled by our undying belief in the redemption of incarcerated people and their remarkable transformation will always inspire us to keep pressing forward.” - Mujahideen Muhammad, CCA Leader Are you ready to join the

PRESS STATEMENT: "While the current heat wave has started to break, more extreme temperatures are expected, and the conditions inside New York State prisons are not just inhumane, they are deadly. Incarcerated people are reporting temperatures in excess of 110 degrees, little or

“We learned about other stories similar to ours, and it ignited a fire inside of us.” - Latasha, CCA Leader Rochester Are you ready to join the fight? Apply for our Summer Organizing Institute! bit.ly/CCAsoi2025

“The Second Look Act, the Earned Time Act and the Marvin Mayfield Act. There are not just bills, they are life-saving legislation. They offer a real chance at restoration at transformation and at reuniting families who have suffered too long.” - Demond Meeks

“The second look act would have created a pathway for people to demonstrate transformation and deliver justice rooted in dignity and safety.” - Latrice Walker

Join us on Thursday, July 10, as we build a movement to end mass incarceration. Learn more and get updates on Communities Not Cages, No Price on Justice, and the Youth Justice and Opportunities Act. RSVP bit.ly/JoinTheFight20…

NEW: Results from the New York City mayoral primary race indicate that voters want a serious, solutions-oriented approach to crime and safety. In a city where safety remains a top concern for voters, "tough on crime" messaging fell flat, according to Vera Action exit polling. 🧵

"HALT is a duly enacted law, and the people have a strong interest in seeing the implementation of laws enacted by their elected representatives.” Judge Daniel Lynch ruled the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision could not invoke emergency provisions to

APPLY BY JULY 7: "The institute really gave me an opportunity to connect with others, but deep down, it has given me an opportunity to learn more about myself. And it's given me an opportunity to realize that I'm more than just a docket number. And so are you." - Cristino Chavez,

Red, white, and CUSE! Our 4th of July celebration at the CUSE Center was filled with food, games, and all the greatest hits. Staff and members made it a day to remember!

SUNDAY: Join us at 12:30pm at Art in the Atrium in Syracuse for "When I Think of Freedom," a public event featuring the voices behind Project Mend, a publishing initiative that centers the stories of those impacted by the criminal legal system. You'll hear powerful readings from

CCA organizer Ismael Diaz is featured in this Clean Slate NY PSA, For the Record, which won a Telly award! Do you have an old conviction record and want to know what Clean Slate means for you? Join our organizers on the second Monday of every month to learn more about your own

The CUSE Center was proud to represent CCA alongside partners like Food Bank of CNY and Prevention Network. Thanks for having us, Crouse Health!

CCA Youth Services Leadership Fellow Patrick Stephens joined an important conversation on prison education in New York State, hosted by Assemblymember Tapia and led by the Bard Prison Initiative. He shared, “I don’t think there should be a different standard for what you see

During a recent Men of Impact session, young people from Rochester Youth Services stepped into a team challenge: build the tallest structure with limited materials and time. What looked like a simple activity sparked real moments of connection and creativity. As each group

You’re invited to our community BBQ! Join the CUSE Center on Thursday, July 31 at Gertrude Street Park, just past Dominick’s Market from 12 - 3 PM. We’ll have grilled favorites like hot dogs, burgers, chicken, salt potatoes, and plenty of drinks. Come through to connect, for

CCA organizer Ismael Diaz visited our Syracuse office last week and connected with Lisa. Soon after, he resumed his regular visits to our people inside. These visits are part of our continued commitment. We show up with care, build trust through consistency, and move in

Let’s come together for an open conversation about problem gambling. Join us for a Lunch & Learn on Monday, August 4 at 130 Andrews St. in Rochester. We’ll talk about how gambling impacts people and families, and share real ways to support healing, connection, and care in our