September 16, 2010

Building Bridges - September 2010 edition

The September edition of Building Bridges has been issued by the Prison Action Network.

Topics covered this month include:

1. Activities for advocates; statewide
2. Campaign for Parole Reform
3. Clemency application deadline Oct.1
4. Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act
5. Erie County Prisoners Rights Coalition
6. ICARE column
7. Job Ops in Capital District and NYC
8. Legislation Updates
9. Marilyn Buck Solidarity Fund
10. Milk Not Jails
11. Parole News
12. Prison Media
13. Syracuse march for prisoners' rights

The Policy Committee of the Coalition For Fair Criminal Justice Policies has completed their latest draft of a proposal to change parole policies. They will be meeting with interested groups and individuals to plan their 2010-2011 legislative strategy. If you would like a copy of the latest revision, please contact the Campaign for Parole Reform.