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 Marks 180 Years of Independent Oversight with Release of Annual Report
The Correctional Association of New York (CANY) today released its annual report, OneEighty: Interpreting 180 Years of Prison Oversight, marking almost two centuries of independent oversight of New York’s prisons
Oversight to Reform: CANY's 2024 Policy Agenda Sets a Path for Progress for New York State’s Prisons
Slate of Bills Address Key Areas to Improve Conditions, Promote Transparency and Accountability, and Reduce Incarceration
Correctional Association of New York Enhances Prison Transparency Dashboard with New Data on Staffing Levels
Tool Provides Data on Incarcerated Individual Population, Deaths in Prisons, Unusual Incidents, and Staffing
Correctional Association of New York Releases Report on Conditions at Taconic Correctional Facility
Correctional Association of New York Releases Report on Conditions at Taconic Correctional Facility
Correctional Association of New York Commends Governor's Announcement on Prison Closures
The Correctional Association of New York (CANY) commends Governor Kathy Hochul for announcing the closure of Great Meadow and Sullivan Correctional Facilities
Correctional Association of New York Releases Analysis of Prison Grievance Data
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
Open Government Week: CANY Releases Updated Dashboard, Pushes for Laws Enhancing Transparency
In conjunction with Open Government Week, the Correctional Association of New York (CANY) announced today an update to its dashboard of administrative data, which provides the public with vital information about the state's prisons
Correctional Association Highlights Progress on Three Priority Transparency Reforms
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
New Report: CANY Releases Monitoring Report on Fishkill Correctional Facility
CANY, designated by law to provide independent oversight of prisons in New York State, released a new report today containing findings from a two-day monitoring visit to Fishkill Correctional Facility, a medium security prison for adult men in Beacon
New CANY Analysis Shows Distance Between Incarcerated People and Their Communities in NYS
A new analysis by the Correctional Association of New York (CANY) reveals significant distances between incarcerated people and the communities where they were sentenced
New Report: CANY Releases Findings from Monitoring Visit to Wende Correctional Facility
CANY, designated by law to provide independent oversight of prisons in New York State, today released a new report after conducting a monitoring visit to Wende Correctional Facility, a maximum-security facility for adult men in Western New York
Into the Light: Correctional Association highlights State Prison Transparency & Accountability initiatives during Sunshine Week
Through Accessible Data Tools & Legislation, CANY Is Taking Action To Ensure The Public Is Informed About Prison Conditions In New York State
As Lawmakers Consider Prison Closures, Correctional Association Releases New Interactive Map Providing Insights Into State Prison System
Data Tool Provides Searchable Information on Facility Population, Staffing Data, & Capacity
New Report: CANY Releases Findings from Monitoring Visit to Wyoming Correctional Facility
CANY, designated by law to provide independent oversight of prisons in New York State, released a new report today after conducting a two-day monitoring visit to Wyoming Correctional Facility, a medium security prison for adult men in Attica
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
Commission Sought Support From IL, NY & PA Prison Oversight Organizations
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
CANY Statement in Response to Gov. Hochul’s State of the State Priorities
Jennifer Scaife, Executive Director of the Correctional Association of New York (CANY) issues response to Gov. Hochul’s State of the State priority book, in which she committed to enacting CANY’s proposals to expand educational opportunities in state prisons as well as access to transitional housing
New Reports: CANY Releases Findings from Monitoring Visits to Ulster & Eastern New York Correctional Facilities
The Correctional Association of New York (CANY), designated by law to provide independent oversight of prisons in New York State, released two new reports today after conducting monitoring visits to Ulster and Eastern New York Correctional Facilities in Napanoch
New CANY Report: Prison Oversight Group Releases 5-Point Plan to Improve Conditions in NYS Correctional System
DOCCS Has Already Made Progress on Two Recommendations; CANY Will Monitor Adoption of Remaining Items
New Report Sheds Light on Fundamental Failures of New York State’s Prison Grievance Program
Post-Attica Grievance Process Unclear, Unfair, And Undermined by Delays & Retaliatory Actions Against Incarcerated Individuals Who Raise Concerns