FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CCA denounces purported deal that rewards illegal work stoppage. “Instead of addressing human rights violations within DOCCS, this agreement rewards an illegal work stoppage that was a direct attempt to evade accountability for systemic abuse, including

🌱 Healing begins when we come together. Join us for The Power of Healing: A Conversation for Families Affected by Incarceration. This is a safe and confidential space to connect, share, and begin the journey toward restoration. Let’s heal, together.

Democracy is power in our hands! Join us on March 4 at 6PM on Zoom with AG Letitia James to reflect & take action. #WeThePeopleNY Help us carry out our mission by donating to the cause and protecting the future of our youths. Text VBFL to 269-89 to GIVE!

At the NYS Capital right now many here speaking out after the recent deaths of Robert Brooks and Messiah Nantwi inside NYS Correctional Facilities. Thomas Gant on the prison workers illegal strike: “This is not about safety…this is about power and control.” CBS 6 Albany - WRGB

New York Corrections officers are illegally striking to distract from them BEATING ROBERT BROOKS TO DEATH WHILE HE WAS HANDCUFFED! Theyre also illegally torturing incarcerated people with solitary confinement despite it being illegal!

Discovery reform in New York State has been a key to preventing wrongful convictions. Some are trying to roll back these critical reforms. Tune in tomorrow to learn more.

We’ve launched a guide for responsible reporting on marginalized disabled people. This resource supports media professionals in shifting away from harmful, eugenics-rooted rhetoric toward stories that honor disabled people’s agency. bit.ly/DisabilityRepo… #TransDayOfVisibility

💬 There’s healing in being heard. If your family has been impacted by incarceration, this space is for you. Join us for a heartfelt conversation filled with empathy and support. You are not alone.

Join our friends at the UB Criminal Justice Advocacy Clinic. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Join Buffalo State University for the screening of “Majority Rules”. It’s an exciting opportunity to look at a system that creates fair elections.

Join our Partners at PPG as they host an important inside look on advancing changes in the city of Buffalo. We will be tabling so come out to support and stop at our table.

We had the opportunity to take some youth down to Cleveland to witness the game. It was fun from 8 in the morning until 9 at night. Memories were made on the I-90. Thank you to the parents who entrusted us with their kids.

MAY 13: Thousands of mothers separated from their kids by NY prison walls won’t get to hug their kids this Mother’s Day. Join #CommunitiesNotCages in Albany for a press conference, rally & meetings with lawmakers to fight for freedom, healing & family reunification. Free food &

The Supreme Court will hear this case tomorrow. It has major implications for anyone who cares about basic government accountability. In 2017, the FBI detonated a grenade in this family's home. Agents ripped the door off its hinges & stormed into the couple’s bedroom with guns

🌸 This Mother’s Day, we honor families impacted by incarceration. Join us for The Power of Healing—a compassionate space to find understanding, share your story, and explore resources for support. buff.ly/3moiE8y

We are excited to expand our footprint for our youth. With this collaboration we aim to build a community within the PPA system. A system that aims for higher education. This is a great first step going into the 2025-2026 school year. #BelieveInGreatness

☀️ Just as summer blooms, so can healing. Families affected by incarceration—come find connection and support in a confidential space where healing happens through shared stories and understanding.

We are 1 vote away from a Senate majority on Second Look + Earned Time. We've got 61+ sponsors in the Assembly. The support is here: leadership is the holdup. Contact your lawmakers: bit.ly/CNCNY #CommunitiesNotCages

🌟 Your story is important. Join us for The Power of Healing, a space for families affected by incarceration to connect, learn, and grow through meaningful conversation and community.

💛 Healing takes courage, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us for a conversation filled with empathy, support, and hope for families affected by incarceration.