Between April 2020 and March 2021, PLS’ advocacy in the areas of disciplinary hearings, jail time, sentencing computations and parole has resulted in decades of time being removed from people’s sentences.
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Second Circuit Brings Clarity to Exhaustion Requirement Under the PLRA
The Second Circuit adopts a bright-line rule regarding exhaustion under the Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA).
PLS Launches the Pre-Release and Re-Entry Pilot Project
In April, 2021, with funding from New York Community Trust PLS launched our Pre-Release & Reentry Project.
DOCCS Announces Vaccination Campaign
DOCCS announces incentives to encourage people in prison to get vaccinated.
DOCCS Announces Return of Brief Embrace at Beginning and End of Each Visit
DOCCS has announced the return of a brief embrace at the beginning and end of each visit.
Lawrence Bartley
Lawrence Bartley Board member Lawrence Bartley is the founder and director of “News Inside,” the print publication of The Marshall Project which is distributed in hundreds of prisons and jails throughout the United States. News Inside is the recipient of the 2020 Izzy Award for outstanding achievement in independent media. He is also the hostContinue reading “Lawrence Bartley”
COVID-19 Update Prisoners’ Legal Services of NY (May 11, 2021)
Covid-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions A Message From PLS Regarding COVID-19
COVID-19 Update March 12, 2021
Covid-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions A Message From PLS Regarding COVID-19
Message From The Staff Of Prisoners’ Legal Services Of NY Regarding The Covid-19 Public Health Emergency (12/28/2020)
Victoria Smith –
Victoria Smith Board member