Rikers Island
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Miss America Advocates for Prison Reform
New York, N.Y. Recently I was surprised to meet Miss America following her rousing speech on the rights of prisoners and their families to a particularly well-heeled crow…
Spring into Action this Season with the J. Luce Foundation!
New York, N.Y. Spring 2016 is going to be the most exciting season the J. Luce Foundation has experienced since its inception. There are so many ways that you can get inv…
NYS Prisons: Scrapheaps or Repair Shops?
New York, N.Y. A staggering two million children have one or more parents incarcerated in the United States. New York State - with the fifth highest population of incarce…
Prison Reform Advocate on Reflection, Remorse, Responsibility
Editor's Note: Elizabeth Gaynes, director of an organization creating opportunities for people affected by the criminal justice system to further develop their strengths…
Eyewitness: A Fresh Start at Rikers Island
New York, N.Y. A group of recent graduates beam with pride as they accept congratulations from assorted friends, teachers and strangers. Wearing flowing green robes they…