A new analysis from Correctional Association of New York shows the need for this program, but it also reveals the limitations of treatment behind bars Let's take a look at New York prisons. In 2021, the state passed a law expanding access to MAT – and participation more than doubled over 15 months

Correctional Association of New York But of course, jails and prisons are not de facto treatment centers. The challenges seen in NY are deep-rooted in the carceral system, and the best way to prevent them is to decarcerate and invest in community care. prisonpolicy.org/blog/2025/03/0…

STATEMENT: CANY Applauds Budget Investments in Oversight, Urges Continued Reform

Today, the Correctional Association of New York is providing testimony to the New York State Legislature at the public hearing on the Safety of Persons in Custody, Transparency, and Accountability within State Prisons. Read our full testimony here: static1.squarespace.com/static/62f1552…

New report from CANY on Shawangunk Correctional Facility reveals major concerns regarding access to medical care. The report also highlights severe staffing shortages and, conversely, notes relatively positive staff interactions. Read more: correctionalassociation.org/postvisit-brie…

Correctional Association of New York Welcomes Passage of Omnibus Bill to Strengthen Transparency and Oversight in State Prisons Read the full statement here: correctionalassociation.org/press-releases…

"New York prisons don’t allow incarcerated people to have large fans of their own. Facilities do allow each prisoner to have one small personal fan — but they have to buy those and obtain a permit to do so." nysfocus.com/2025/08/04/sum…

New data shows deaths by suicide in NYS prisons more than doubled from 2023 to 2024 with the suicide rate up 208% since 2013. CANY's dashboard provides a look at these troubling trends: correctionalassociation.org/data/dashboard… OMH Census Data: correctionalassociation.org/data/dashboard…