A new report shows that 90 percent of transgender respondents said they've been put in solitary confinement at some point of their incarceration. This is unacceptable - trans rights are human rights. Trans people need gender affirming care, accessible and flexible housing, and…

Our Executive Director, Danielle Sered, joined the Cellblocks to Mountaintops (Cellblocks to Mountaintops) podcast in their episode 'Throw Away the Key' to talk about how we can replace punishment in our system with true healing, creating a reality that solves violence without relying on…

Are you viewing today's solar eclipse? Six New Yorkers who are incarcerated sued the state corrections department over a lockdown that would've forced them to stay inside during this special phenomenon. Moments of community and religious observances are crucial for the wellbeing…

Common Justice will be presenting at the Beyond the Bars conference this Sunday, April 7! Our 'Why Survivor Engagement is the Answer to Eliminating Carceral Punishment' panel is from 10 - 11:15 am in Rm 406 and our 'Reclaiming Narrative Power: Using Inquiry to Tell New Stories…

Just days after the 4 year anniversary of Daniel Prude's killing, NYPD took another life while responding to a call for help. A mental health crisis should not be a death sentence. We must develop a non-police emergency response system like Daniel’s Law nydailynews.com/2024/03/27/nyp…

When did seeking asylum become a crime? Mayor Eric Adams Adams has been stroking fear throughout the city with divisive language about what he calls 'a wave of migrant crime'. But the data tells a different story — crime rates are down in neighborhoods where migrant shelters are…

Young New Yorkers have made clear that their vision of community safety requires access to holistic support – not further criminalization. Let's get these youth investments into the final budget! Take action now: bit.ly/yiyj25

Over the past two decades, NYC jail stays have surged by 136%, from 44 to 104 days. Despite bail reform and parole adjustments, longer detentions worsen mental health and strain city resources. As we push towards the 2027 closure of Rikers, let’s not forget: justice means more…

The Rikers Narrative Change Community Fellowship is a unique opportunity for individuals who want to reshape public narratives surrounding Rikers Island. Fellows will have the chance to engage in community-building and storytelling initiatives via individual projects of their…