Parole in NY State: False Hope and Death Behind Bars

The NYS Parole Board denies release to far more than half of parole-eligible people in prison. Even people who have changed tremendously and pose no risk to public safety remain behind bars for decades beyond their minimum sentence. Why are they being denied parole and what can be done about it? Join us and a panel of formerly incarcerated people and other parole experts to discuss current issues in parole release policies and the statewide movement for parole justice.

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