The process of reintegration into society can be overwhelming for those who have recently been released from a New York prison. Along with the logistical and practical challenges of finding a job and securing housing, they often face significant mental health...
Although it has been established that it is inhumane and dangerous to shackle a pregnant woman or girl, it is still a routine practice in U.S. jails, prisons and youth detention centers. New York is one of the few states with legislation against this degrading and...
According to the National Registry of Convictions, more than 3,000 of the people exonerated since 1989 pleaded guilty to the charges against them even though they were innocent to avoid what prosecutors call the “trial penalty.” New York has one of the highest...
Being wrongfully convicted of a crime in New York can have a devastating impact on a person's life. The trauma of being falsely accused, the stress of going through a trial, and the loss of freedom can all affect a person's physical, emotional, and financial...
Prisoners in the US aren't able to collect Social Security benefits until they are out of prison. The No Social Security Benefits for Prisoners Act of 2009 is the legislation that made prisoners as well as those who violate parole ineligible for Social Security....
The lack of mental health treatment in New York prisons has been described as "cruel and unusual punishment." A 2017 report by the Department of Justice found that mentally ill prisoners are more likely to be held in solitary confinement and they are likely to be...
After being arrested and taken to jail in New York, you might think that you will have the bare minimum of supplies and poor conditions to get you through. However, there are certain rights that you have as an inmate so that you feel safe and so that you are as...
The issue of juvenile justice is one of the most difficult that courts have to face. They have to decide how to punish individuals who are not held responsible for their actions in a wide variety of situations. In the state of New York, legislation has changed the...
For many who were incarcerated in New York and looking for a way of shortening their prison sentence, a shock camp program sounded like a great opportunity. In many cases, these imprisoned individuals were trying to get back to their families and loved ones, desperate...
In the event that you're arrested and have to spend time in jail in New York, the U.S.C Constitution grants you certain rights that you have. If you feel that you haven't been provided those rights, then you could contact an attorney to file a claim or a complaint....