New Hour
@NewHourNY
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We are dedicated to empowering women and children impacted by the criminal justice system.
PO Box 213-Brentwood, NY 11717
Joined October 2014
HALT was passed to end the torture of solitary confinement, and it continues to be ignored. When it’s not enforced, justice is denied. No one is above the law. New York Prisons Accused of Defying Judge on Solitary Confinement
nytimes.com
The illegal practices continued despite a judge’s order last year that corrections officials follow state law on the issue, a civil liberties group said in a court filing.
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RT @verainstitute: States like Hawaii and California are trying a new approach to youth justice: investing in girls' freedom, instead of th….
motherjones.com
A new criminal justice wave has formed in Hawaii and California. Where will it go next?
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RT @OsborneNY: "It’s very important that there’s specific protocols because the children can get lost in the mix.".– Tanya Krupat, Osborne’….
imprintnews.org
A new state law requires all of New York's police officers to treat children with sensitivity when they arrest their parents.
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Busy weekend! 💌 Saturday we wrote letters of love and solidarity with @tinyraccoonbks to people in prison, and Sunday we sent New Hour kids off to summer camp 🌲☀️ Thanks to the Long Island East District of the United Methodist Church for making it possible! 💛
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We are blown away by the National Black Women's Justice Institute, we've collaborating to do more together, coming soooonnnn!
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RT @RAPPcampaign: 📣 Governor Hochul: New Yorkers are under attack from Washington, and our communities need you to fight back NOW. Convene….
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🏠💼 We’re hiring a House Manager for our home for women in reentry. Compassion, community connections, & heart required. Those impacted by the carceral system strongly encouraged to apply. Position start date TBA this fall!.📩 Apply now by contacting Danielle👇
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👏 Big congrats to our ED, @SerenaFreeHer1 on becoming a founding member of Farmingdale State College’s Community Advisory Board! . 🌟 Her leadership will help drive collaboration, innovation & workforce development for our region. 💛 #Leadership #CommunityImpact
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RT @verainstitute: Incarceration is not the answer to creating safer, healthier communities, and yet it is often the default response to cr….
davisvanguard.org
Mass incarceration is a costly and ineffective response to crime, and decarceration can help reduce the carceral system's footprint and allow for investment in resources and services that improve...
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And we’ve got complimentary ice cream for New Hour kids! Mr. Mike will be here until 2:30– Come now to pick up your supplies and backpack, stay for the cone!🍦
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And our backpack drive is in full swing! So good to see our members & their kids picking up supplies and enjoying the day. This is what community is all about. #BackpackDrive #CommunityLove
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Huge thanks to Our Lady Queen of Martyrs (Centerport), St. Elizabeth Parish (Melville) & the Fellrath family for donating backpacks & school supplies for our New Hour kids! Today they’re picking up their gear, soaking up summer, & getting ready for the school year 🎒☀️
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RT @CherieMSmith1: Prison ain’t “rehab.” It’s a time thief — snatching years, breaking families, feeding folks trash food, and calling it n….
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RT @bshelburne: JOURNALISTS covering politicians claims of "out of control crime," this is important, truthful context. 👇.
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RT @PrisonPolicy: ICE says that it currently detains 57,000 people – but the reality is that there are at least 26,000 MORE people detained….
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RT @thefortunesoc: On August 14, we will be with our partners at City Hall Park to support INT 1100-2024 and demand housing justice for sys….
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This is happening TODAY! You won’t want to miss this special event where you’ll hear Assia’s story and why we’re fighting for clemency and parole justice.
Have you RSVP’d yet?? 👀.Come see 2 amazing short films & hear from inside folks fighting for their freedom in a post-screening panel. The event is free (we’ll be fundraising for Assia’s family/donation optional). All are welcome!. Monday 8/11 @ 6:00 PM!
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RT @PrisonPolicy: Among the 35 jail births identified in the news over 10 years, jail staff ignored repeated cries for help or medical assi….
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