Stanley Richards
@stan_fortune
Formerly Incarcerated; President & CEO of @thefortunesoc; Former First Deputy Commissioner NYC DOC. Views expressed are are my own.
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http://www.fortunesociety.org 05-02-2016 22:27:12
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Thanks Piper Kerman! Your Orange Is the New Black episodes on parole wreaked of the kinds of challenges to surviving supervision that I found in researching/writing #MassSupervision, as well as my experiences as probation commissioner.
Hearty congratulations to Stanley Richards, new CEO of The Fortune Society and the first formerly incarcerated person to take the helm. (1/3) fortunesociety.org/media_center/t…
New reporting from @graham_rayman at the New York Daily News uncovers the latest DOC scandal on underreporting or misclassifying slashings & other incidents of violence. It’s clear the federal courts must step in until Rikers is closed. #ShutRikers nydailynews.com/2023/10/03/doc…
Ate every word up. READ THIS. “Commissioner Lynelle Maginley-Liddie and Mayor Eric Adams unrelentingly seek to appease COBA, including firing the chief investigator, dismissing cases of officer misconduct en masse, and ignoring oversight from the Board of Correction.” nydailynews.com/2023/10/06/how…
Congratulations to Stanley Richards on his selection as the new CEO of grantee partner The Fortune Society. bit.ly/3ZMip77
“This investment reflects a visionary approach [by Alvin Bragg] to address the underlying drivers of crime and violence at their root, aiming to reduce recidivism and create a safer, more supportive community,” Stanley Richards said. nydailynews.com/2023/10/16/man…
New: New York City Department of Correction commissioner Louis Molina is moving to City Hall after a 22-month rocky tenure. Violence has gone up and some stabbings and slashings aren’t reported for days. Twenty eight people have died in custody since he took over. thecity.nyc/2023/10/31/jai…
CEO of Fortune Society talks about the future of Rikers Island ny1.com/nyc/all-boroug… Stanley Richards
Learn more about the launch of @TheNetworkNY's first-of-its-kind report on the state of #supportive housing on Spectrum News NY1: nystateofpolitics.com/state-of-polit…
Thank you to Citizens Housing & Planning Council (CHPC) for selecting JoAnne Page and me to receive the "Impact for Housing" award at your 64th Annual Luncheon on April 18th. It's a privilege to be honored among such an exceptional group serving New Yorkers. chpcny.org/event/chpcs-64…
It was an honor to share the work The Fortune Society and amazing stories of resilience and hope our participants exhibit every day. We all felt, heard, valued, seen, and uplifted by your visit. Thank you Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado
.Stanley Richards cites the latest Vital City report on the state of Rikers Island, which shows how persistently dangerous the jails remain. vitalcitynyc.org/articles/the-s…
The Fortune Society is thrilled to celebrate that our President and CEO Stanley Richards was recognized by City & State NY as a 2025 Black Trailblazer, along with many other important Black leaders. Read the full list here: cityandstateny.com/power-lists/20…
Yesterday, I was proud to vote New York City Council for Just Home, a supportive housing project for people leaving incarceration with major medical needs. Please see my remarks on this important endeavor. ⏬️