Alliance of Families for JusticeNew 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…4 min read·Jun 24, 2021----
Alliance of Families for JusticeAfter 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…4 min read·Mar 23, 2021----
Alliance of Families for JusticeNew York: End The One Year Suspension of Marriage Licenses for Incarcerated PeopleThe following letter is from Alliance of Families for Justice member Mimi.2 min read·Feb 22, 2021----
Alliance of Families for JusticeLove 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…8 min read·Jan 22, 2021----
Alliance of Families for JusticeReflecting 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…4 min read·Dec 10, 2020----
Alliance of Families for JusticeA 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 —…2 min read·Dec 2, 2020----
Alliance of Families for JusticeNY 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…4 min read·Oct 20, 2020----
Alliance of Families for JusticeNew 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:2 min read·Sep 8, 2020----
Alliance of Families for JusticeFamily to New York’s Department of Corrections: Reinstate The Family Reunion Program; It Can Be…A letter from T.W., an AFJ family member:1 min read·Sep 1, 2020----
Alliance of Families for JusticeDo Better New York: Protect Incarcerated Peoples’ LivesA Message From Soffiyah Elijah, Executive Director of Alliance of Families for Justice:4 min read·Jul 1, 2020----
