Raise the Age for All Youth

It's time to treat youth like youth in New York State. Advocates, faith leaders, community members, and government stakeholders are building momentum for reform.

 

Building a Movement

Through coalition building and leadership training, the CA mobilizes individuals to advocate for change.

Investing in Leaders

The CA's team of committed advocates and professionals make change happen.

Informing the Debate

The CA researches key criminal justice issues, identifies abusive practices and educates the public about what goes on behind prison walls.

Advocating for Change

The CA presses policymakers to enact reforms to create a more fair, just and humane criminal justice system.

Shining a Light

As the only private organization in New York with a legislative mandate to monitor prisons, the CA investigates conditions inside prisons and issues reports on conditions of confinement.

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Taking Back Our Children: A Reader to Foster Dialogue Around Youth Justice Reform

Created in partnership with Herstory Writers Workshop and the Raise the Age Campaign, this book is a powerful tool to educate legislators, the public, and the press.Read More

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URGENT ACTION ALERT!

Following a successful Advocacy Day in Albany on June 5, we are now much closer to getting the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act passed. But we still have work to do, and there are only a few days of the legislative session left. We need your voice NOW to help make this bill law.Read More

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Join us for a Pride Month Community Forum

Come hear researcher Dr. Sarah Mountz talk about her work with LGBTQ youth who were locked up in New York's girls’ youth justice facilities.Read More

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06.12.2013

Are too many domestic violence victims going to prison?

(North Country Public Radio )

06.06.2013

Proposal seeks leeway for abused defendants

(Albany Times Union)

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