Press Releases

2012 Releases

Governor Cuomo announces “Juvenile Justice Services Close to Home Initiative"; Correctional Association looks forward to public release of NYC’s plan for youth justice system
January 23, 2012

2011 Releases

CA applauds DOCCS and state investigators for taking decisive action; Allegations against four Attica corrections officers part of larger culture of violence and intimidation at facility; CA calls for closure of notorious prison
December 22, 2011

Suicides in New York State prisons reach highest rate in 28 years; CA testifies
December 5, 2011

The Correctional Association of New York applauds New York State's plan to close seven prisons eliminating 3,800 prison beds and saving millions of taxpayer dollars, and urges further downsizing
July 1, 2011

The Correctional Association of New York applauds New York State's plan to downsize excess beds in its juvenile justice system noting that the plan will help children, communities and taxpayers
June 10, 2011

New report finds harsh punishment for domestic violence survivors who protect themselves from abuse and urges government officials to adopt key reform measures
June 6, 2011

Correctional Association Statement in Support of Plans Announced by NYS Governor and Legislature to Close 3,700 Adult Prison Beds, Downsize Youth Facility Beds, and Enact Juvenile Justice Reforms
March 29, 2011

Correctional Association Report on Substance Abuse Treatment in New York  Prisons Highlights Substantial Deficiencies and Waste of Resources
March 4, 2011

Correctional Association Statement in Support of Governor Cuomo's Remarks on Need for Prison Downsizing in Yesterday's State of the State Speech
January 6, 2011

2010 Advisories

Local Citizens Meeting with Legislators to Promote Prison Downsizing and Community Reinvestment
September 24, 2010

Hundreds of Advocates From Across New York State Unite in Albany to Call For Prison Closures and Community Reeinvestment
March 15, 2010

2009 Releases

Governor Signs Bill Requiring Department of Health Oversight of HIV, Hepatitis C Care in New York's Prisons and Jails
September 17, 2009

After Unanimous Passage in Legislature, Bill Requiring Oversight of HIV, Hepatitis C Care in Prison Awaiting Action From Governor
August 28, 2009

90 Days After Bill Passes Unanimously in the Senate, Governor's Inaction Raises Questions and Concerns
August 17, 2009

Correctional Association Report Reveals Significant Problems With Healthcare in New York State's Prisons and Calls for Improvements in Care and Department of Health Oversight
March 13, 2009

Hundreds of Drop the Rock Advocates From Around New York State Join in Albany to Call for the Repeal of the Rockefeller Drug Laws
March 9, 2009

Correctional Association Releases Updated Information on the Effects of the Rockefeller Drug Laws and Increasing Likelihood of Meaningful Reform
February 5, 2009

New Correctional Association Report Affirms Benefits of In-Prison College Programs, Calls for Renewed Funding
January 30, 2009

Correctional Association of New York Responds to Governor Paterson’s Call for Drug Law Reform
January 7, 2009

2008 Releases

Correctional Association of New York Recommends Criminal Justice Reforms That Could Save the State over $450 Million Annually
December 11, 2008

Drop the Rock Urges Governor Paterson to Take the Lead in Repealing the Rockefeller Drug Laws
December 8, 2008

Advocates and Youth Urge City to Protect Adolescents Incarcerated in Adult Jails
November 24, 2008

Hundreds of Drop the Rock Advocates From Around NY State Join in Albany to Call For the Repeal of the Rockefeller Drug Laws
March 27, 2008