PLS Response to the Buffalo TOPS Shooting Our hearts are with the families, friends, and community of the victims of the horrific racially motivated massacre at the Jefferson Avenue TOPS in Buffalo. To help the community in Buffalo heal, consider a donation to one of the following organizations***: The African Heritage Food Cooperative Feed BuffaloContinue reading “PLS Response to the Buffalo TOPS Shooting”
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CALL FOR POETRY SUBMISSIONS
National Pro Bono Week (October 23rd – 29th) is a time to celebrate and recognize the dedicated work of pro bono volunteers, as well as to educate the community about the many legal and other issues faced by our clients. PLS is happy to announce that this year we will again be celebrating National Pro Bono Week with an event highlighting our commitment to serving the incarcerated community.
DIRECTOR MURTAGH’S REMARKS AT THE INSPECTOR GENERAL’S PRESS CONFERENCE ABOUT THE RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION INTO A RECENT UPTICK IN FALSE POSITIVE DRUG URINALYSIS TEST RESULTS.
On Tuesday, Karen L. Murtagh, Executive Director of Prisoners’ Legal Services of New York, was invited to speak at the Inspector General’s press conference announcing the results of the IG’s
With a kudos to Maine DOCCS for their “Language Matters” initiative.
PLS Virtual Pro Bono Event 2021
Please join Prisoners’ Legal Services of New York for our 10th Annual Celebration of National Pro Bono Week.
Surviving the Pandemic: Tell us your story!
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!
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.
