Press Releases & Policy Statements
In an effort to inform the public as part of its mandate, the Correctional Association of New York issues Press Releases & Policy Statements following prison monitoring visits, the publication of an issue-based reports, and on policy impacting incarcerated individuals and staff in New York. To access these materials, please see below.
Correctional Association of New York Releases Analysis of Prison Grievance Data
New York, NY – A new analysis issued by the Correctional Association of New York (CANY) sheds light on the Incarcerated Grievance Program (IGP) in New York’s prisons.
Correctional Association Highlights Progress on Three Priority Transparency Reforms
ALBANY – This week, Albany lawmakers took action to advance three bills championed by the Correctional Association of New York (CANY), the independent organization tasked with overseeing the state’s prison system. These bills aim to enhance transparency, accountability, and oversight within correctional facilities to improve conditions for both incarcerated individuals and staff.
CANY, John Howard Association, & Pennsylvania Prison Society Applaud the First Steps of Arizona Oversight Commission, Echo the Call for More Resources to Realize & Sustain Critical Oversight
In recognition of the need to ”improve transparency and accountability of Arizona’s corrections system,” Governor Hobbs created an Independent Oversight Commission by executive order in January 2023. In establishing the commission, Governor Hobbs took an important step in recognizing the fundamental role that oversight plays in creating system transparency and effecting meaningful and lasting change in prisons.
CANY Statement in Response to Gov. Hochul’s Executive Budget Proposal & Priorities
CANY Applauds Gov. Hochul’s Reentry, Programming & Prison Closure Proposals, But Oversight Funding Must Be Enhanced in Final Budget
New Report Sheds Light on Fundamental Failures of New York State’s Prison Grievance Program
“Smoke Screen”: Experiences with the Incarcerated Grievance Program in New York State Prisons
Correctional Association of New York Releases Visit Report on Coxsackie Correctional Facility
It all begins with an idea.
Correctional Association of New York Releases Report on Implementation of HALT Solitary Confinement Law
The Correctional Association of New York (CANY) released a report on the implementation of the Humane Alternatives to Long-Term (HALT) Solitary Confinement Law in state prisons.