Who's got the power? We got the power!
Last week, NYers turned out in droves to demand an end to mass incarceration in NY. We called on lawmakers to pass legislation the would provide parole justice, challenge wrongful convictions, and make it easier for people to return to their communities after incarceration.
We need the legislature and Governor to step up -- pass the bills and get them signed. Our prison crisis can't go on any longer!
A report published earlier this year by New York State Senator Julia Salazar called for urgent NYS prison reforms including expanding pathways to release & upholding the rights & dignity of incarcerated people. We’re coming together with partners THIS MONDAY 3/16 for an #EndMassIncarceration Advocacy Day in Albany.
RSVP at http://rebrand.ly/MassInc. Read the full report at: https://nysenate.gov/sites/default/files/file/2026-01/built_on_brutality_report_2026.pdf
Our Senior Attorney, Gina Papera-Ewing recently co-authored a blog post with @nyclu describing the rampant discrimination elderly and sick New Yorkers with criminal convictions face in nursing home admissions.
The result is dire: vulnerable individuals who have served their time and pose no threat to public safety remain confined to prison–often for years–as their medical conditions rapidly decline.
Link to the full blog post in our bio!
Today ahead of the legislature’s budget hearing on public protection, we joined allies at @ccalternatives@rappcampaign@haltsolitary_ny@paroleprepny@nys_jails_justice_network to demand just pathways to release and improved conditions inside as solutions to New York State prison crisis.
NY spends $4 billion on DOCCS plus $1 billion on National Guard in prison. The results have been mismanagement, negligence, death and racist brutality. Even as we are told there isn’t money to support our communities.
Budgets are moral documents and we demand a moral response.
The state could save $1 billion by implementing our package: #earnedtime #secondlook #wrongfulconviction #elderparole #clemency fair & timely parole, rights behind bars & more
Today, formerly incarcerated New Yorkers, crime survivors, people with loved ones in prison + lawmakers are rallying in NYC, Rochester, Long Island, Westchester, the Hudson Valley, Ithaca & Albany to demand Parole Justice to reunite families and build safer communities across NY.
New York must enact Elder Parole and Fair & Timely Parole this coming legislative session.
We hope to see you at one of our parole justice rallies on December 1! Swipe to read why we chose the date and locations where we will be rallying. Please share and invite your friends!
We closed out the summer and opened fall with our SOS + Volunteer Appreciation Picnic✨
A day filled with gratitude for our incredible community from remarkable chefs who filled our plates, to intense chess games, amazing conversations, laughter, and joy!
Thank you to everyone who makes this work possible, in and beyond the picnic table; our staff, volunteers, current and formerly incarcerated friends, and loved ones. You are the heartbeat of Parole Prep.
We’re excited to announce that Parole Prep’s Holiday Raffle is officially LIVE on RallyUp! The raffle closes on November 15, just in time to get something special for a friend, loved one or yourself before the holiday season!
Bids start at just $5 for 10 entries or $20 for 50! Link in bio, so start your bidding now!
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🎉Please join us on Saturday, September 20th from 2-7 PM for a day of joy, community, and appreciation! 🎉
We are so excited to host this Volunteer Appreciation Picnic and honor the incredible work done by PPP volunteers past and present. All PPP volunteers, applicants, and SOS members are invited to join!
We’ll be in Prospect Park at the Carousel Entrance. If you’re planning on joining us please RSVP using the form in our bio.
Help us make our first Holiday Raffle unforgettable!
Donate a prize or encourage someone in your community to donate to help sustain our work supporting people returning from prison after decades of incarceration.
📅 Donate by September 12 — link in bio!
Governor Hochul is attempting to nominate two individuals with law enforcement backgrounds to the parole board.
Click the action tool in our bio to email your Senator and urge them to vote no on the nomination of Jose Gomerez and Victor Antonio Perez!
