Transforming the justice system thru gov't, culture and policy. Leading #BEYONDrosies to shut Rose M. Singer Center on Rikers & get women healing justice
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Michelle F retweeted
During his visit to Rikers "Rosie's" women's jail, @NYCComptroller did not see any women who needed to be held there pretrial. "We do not need to wait until 2027 to close Rosies!" @bradlander @WomensCJA
Violence is skyrocketing at #RikersIsland. The federal monitor overseeing NYC’s response has questioned the City’s capacity or will to intervene. Join us on 10/13 for a virtual forum on the dysfunction & what it will take to end the crises on #Rikers. bit.ly/3RYmro9
Aiding Domestic Violence Survivors and Addressing the Crisis on Rikers Island gothamgazette.com/130-opinio…
Michelle F retweeted
We just finished our unannounced visit to Rikers, and while conditions have slightly improved, they’re still not where they need to be.
We must drastically speed up reforms to
✅improve CO management
✅prioritize access to medical care and programming
✅decrease jail population
ALT Carlina Rivera speaking in front of Rikers Island facilities with Jumaane Williams and Brad Lander.
I always thought “I miss you like the deserts miss the rain” meant they really missed the person, but deserts don’t actually miss rain #deepthoughts
Proud of this @WomensCJA @MoreJustNYC report on how NYC can decarcerate to under 100 women & gender-expansive ppl
In today's Playbook - 82% of women at Rikers have metnal illnesses, compared to 49% of men. Women are 40% less likely to be rearrested than men. City Council now kicking off a hearing on the Rikers inter-agency taskforce.
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Please help Mary's family pay for her funeral. She tragically died at Rosie's on Rikers in May #beyondrosies #shutRosiesnow
Mary Yehudah is the first woman that has died in Rikers. Her family needs our support to pay for the funeral and burial and uplifting them in this time. Please donate and share this fundraiser far and wide!!! Rikers is deadly #closeRikers gofund.me/5e3d56a4
The campaign proposes repurposing the dormant Lincoln Correctional facility in Harlem to build a new facility that is more humane.“It should be an easy decision,” Michelle Feldman, campaign director for the association, told Courthouse News. courthousenews.com/at-pivota…
Proud of my @WomensCJA team! Lincoln for a Women’s Center 4 Justice now! nytimes.com/2022/05/14/nyreg…
Proud of @innocence friend like @Nina_R_Morr Opinion | Republicans’ buffoonish attacks on Innocence Project attorney Nina Morrison - The Washington Post washingtonpost.com/opinions/…
Michelle F retweeted
There is a hunger strike happening right now at Rikers Island due to inhumane conditions! I spoke there today to highlight the often forgotten women in the Rose M Singer Center. We cannot forget the incarcerated women in our jails!!!#WefightforHER #beyondRosies #Horrific #WCJA
Michelle F retweeted
"Women are the heart and the pulse of our communities. Let's get our women and gender-expansive people back into the communities safely." @HarriganWhite, ED of grantee partner @WomensCJA on women & gender-expansive people moved from Rikers to Bedford State Prison.
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Michelle F retweeted
WCJA Executive Director Sharon White-Harrigan is proud to be a co-chair on DA-elect Bragg's reentry transition committee. We have big work to do and WCJA is excited to get it done. #WhatAboutHer #BEYONDrosies 2/2
Proud of my friend Scott!
"As a business owner and formerly incarcerated person, removing barriers to work matters. Connecticut lawmakers can take a significant step towards a fair, inclusive economic recovery by passing this bill." –Scott Lewis, owner of @LewisEstate, on HB 6445 ctmirror.org/category/ct-vie…