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Our 2024 #CheersToJustice Virtual Wine Fundraiser 🍷 is happening on May 16th, featuring House of Brown wines and a virtual tasting with Master Sommelier Chris Gaither!

Learn more ℹ️ youthrepresent.org/2024-cheers-to…

Three weeks until our 2024 #CheersToJustice Virtual Wine Fundraiser 🍷 with wine from House of Brown and guest of honor, Master Sommelier Chris Gaither! ✨

Secure your ticket today! 🎟️ youthrepresent.org/2024-cheers-to…

The #NYSbudget is an opportunity for investments that support young people and community safety with the #YouthJusticeInnovationFund . Now is the time to realize the promise of #RaiseTheAgeNY

Thank you for stopping by my office and allowing me to speak with members who are directly impacted by this important legislation. The Youth Justice and Opportunities Act which will change the lives of young adults between the ages of 19-25 who need alternatives to incarceration

Wow! Our YouthNPower: Transforming Care team & partners The Legal Aid Society were thrilled to meet NYS Senator Samra Brouk to talk about the Youth Justice & Opportunities Act in Albany! Thank you for standing with young people and our communities for true community safety. #YJO #YouthJustice #NYS

👉🏿Allison Lake from ⁦WestchesterChildren and our own Julia Davis talked about the success of #RaiseTheAgeNY and why our leaders in #Albany need to include the #YouthJusticeInnovationFund in the #nysbudget !
Thanks David Lombardo & WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom

🚨Following last weeks victory in the Senate, we celebrate a win today in the Assembly as #Right2RemainSilent has passed through Children & Families committee!

Thank you to our sponsor and Chair of C&F, Andrew Hevesi, for prioritizing this bill and moving it forward!

Police are not the answer to mental health crises. When someone calls 911 for help, they should be first met by support from trained mental health professionals, not officers armed with deadly weapons.

We must remove cops from mental health emergencies:
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The tragic loss of Winzinzent is unfortunately not uncommon. Four years ago, Rochester police killed Daniel Prude when he was in crisis.

Police are too often sent as first responders to mental health crises, even when they lack the proper training.

Winzinzent Rozaro was 19 years old. He reportedly called 911 for help. Instead, police officers - who were not mental health professionals - killed him while he was in a mental health crisis.

Reaching out for support should not have fatal consequences.
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🚨Moments ago #Right2RemainSilent passed the Senate Children and Families Committee!

Thank you Jabari Brisport for putting the bill on the agenda, and thank you Jamaal T. Bailey for championing this legislation!

Thank you to Jamaal T. Bailey and Harvey Epstein for leading the efforts to make prison communication free for incarcerated people and their loved ones in New York!

This legislation will save New Yorkers tens of millions of dollars every year and keep families connected.

We appreciate that both the New York State Senate & NY Assembly Majority support making youth justice initiatives equitable & accessible across the state. Let's get these youth investments into the final budget! Take action now: bit.ly/yiyj25 it takes just a few clicks! #youthjustice

“You cannot change the things you did, but you can change the things you do moving forward,” shared panelist Joshua Jackson, a young person who benefitted from New Rochelle’s Opportunity Youth Part! #RaiseTheAge

WCA’s “Youth Justice Beyond the Headlines: 5+ Years of Raise the Age” panel is off to a start!

We joined 70 legal organizations to urge lawmakers to restore $234m to New York's ILSF and appropriate adequate funding for public defense services for people in need of an attorney in criminal and family courts.

Read our letter here: bit.ly/stopILSFsweep