Events
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March for Parole Justice and Action Tools
We have two weeks until the end of New York State's legislative session. That means we have two weeks to pass the Elder Parole and Fair & Timely Parole bills. Release Aging People in Prison (RAPP) need your help. Take three simple actions TODAY to help bring #ParoleJusticeNY to New York State. Please use this quick and...
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Suitcase Sunday hosted by Witness to Mass Incarceration
pin Baisley Pond Park in Queens Baisley Blvd, Jamaica, NYYou are invited!!! Witness to Mass Incarceration will host one of the city’s first live public events to celebrate formerly incarcerated-led services and businesses at Baisley Pond Park on Sunday, July 18, 2021, beginning at 10am. The Suitcase Sunday event will bring together formerly incarcerated people (FIP) and their families, FIP-led services and businesses, a...
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Hour Thrift Virtual Auction
Please join us on July 25th to July 31st to kick off the first ever virtual auction from Hour Children's Shop. Hour thrift stores offer a wide range of household goods, jewelry, clothing, and children's items at reasonable prices while also providing job training for women in our programs. Our auction will highlight some of our more unique, highly...
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Commemoration of the Attica Uprising and Massacre
Examine current injustices in the criminal legal system, and end the night with a call to action centered on the fight for justice today. The event will also feature special words from activist, & academic Angela Davis, a keynote presentation from actor & activist Danny Glover, and a moderated panel with Pulitzer Prize winning author...
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Rally for Decarceration
Join together in advance of the city council hearing on conditions in city jails. Meet at New York City Hall (Murray and Broadway entrance). Rally hosted by Jails Action Coalition & HALT Solitary Campaign.
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NYC Virtual Advocacy Day to End Solitary Confinement
When: Tuesday, September 21 Press conference: 10:00am ET Legislative Meetings: 11:00am – 3:00pm ET Hosted by: Jails Action Coalition and HALT Solitary Register here Learn more about the importance of ending solitary confinement here
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Less Is More Phone Zap
Less is More will allow individuals on parole who are accused of non-criminal technical violations to be issued a violation and a date to appear instead of being taken into custody. Event is hosted by the Katal Center. Registration details coming soon.
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Caging Old People – New Jersey’s Elder Incarceration Problem: a panel on releasing elders in New Jersey
Register here Hosted by: RAPP