New York State’s Family Reunion Program is Positive, Emotionally Nurturing and Reinforces Family…Earlier this year, New York State Senator Pamela Helming (54th district) introduced a bill (S2575) that would make permanent the hardships…Jun 24, 2021Jun 24, 2021
After a Year of Neglect, New York Still Needs a Plan to Address the COVID Crisis in PrisonsThe following commentary is by Martha Ackelsberg, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Government and of the Study of Women and Gender…Mar 23, 2021Mar 23, 2021
New York: End The One Year Suspension of Marriage Licenses for Incarcerated PeopleThe following letter is from Alliance of Families for Justice member Mimi.Feb 22, 2021Feb 22, 2021
Love Makes Us Resilient Despite Poor Pandemic ResponseThe following essay is by AFJ member Kenya D. Thorpe about her marriage to the love of her life and their resilient love during the…Jan 22, 2021Jan 22, 2021
Reflecting on the 2020 Elections: Empower Others, Empower Yourself Through Civic EngagementIn the following essay, AFJ’s executive director Soffiyah Elijah reflects on the importance of active civic engagement and AFJ’s voter…Dec 10, 2020Dec 10, 2020
A Message About Love, Visitation, & Maintaining Bonds During The Covid-19 CrisisThe following are thoughts about the importance of visitation and maintaining bonds between incarcerated people and their loved ones —…Dec 2, 2020Dec 2, 2020
NY Voters: Hold Leaders Accountable For Failing Incarcerated People During Covid Crisis & Demand…The following is an essay by By: Judith Plaskow, Professor Emerita of Religious Studies at Manhattan College & Volunteer for Alliance of…Oct 20, 2020Oct 20, 2020
New Yorks’ Coronavirus Response Failures Show Us, Again, Why Incarcerated People Should Be Able To…The following is letter from James Melchiorre, a volunteer with AFJ:Sep 8, 2020Sep 8, 2020
Family to New York’s Department of Corrections: Reinstate The Family Reunion Program; It Can Be…A letter from T.W., an AFJ family member:Sep 1, 2020Sep 1, 2020
Do Better New York: Protect Incarcerated Peoples’ LivesA Message From Soffiyah Elijah, Executive Director of Alliance of Families for Justice:Jul 1, 2020Jul 1, 2020