On November 18, 2021, PLS will host our annual Pro Bono Event to recognize the work of our pro bono volunteers and educate the public about issues faced by incarcerated New Yorkers. The title of this year’s event is Coping with COVID: Experiencing A Pandemic Behind Prison Walls. We are seeking input from you!
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PLS Executive Director Applauds DOCCS for Resuming Visitation
PLS Executive Director, Karen Murtagh commends DOCCS on resuming the Family Reunion Program and adopting a vaccine incentive campaign.
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.
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)
COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD AND STAFF OF PRISONERS’ LEGAL SERVICES OF NEW YORK
The staff of Prisoners’ Legal Services is extremely concerned about the health and safety of everyone in DOCCS custody during this pandemic. PLS, other prisoners’ rights advocacy organizations and Legislators have been in regular contact with DOCCS, the Board of Parole and Governor Cuomo’s office about our concerns, particularly with respect to reducing the prisonContinue reading “COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD AND STAFF OF PRISONERS’ LEGAL SERVICES OF NEW YORK”
