Moki Macias, ED of Policing Alternatives & Diversion Initiative, is one of several powerful conversationalists joining the #NoHealthNoJustice 2024 convening The Future of Health & Justice: Building & Bridging Movements. Register at the link to join us at The Carter Center in Atl May 9 bit.ly/HealthJustice2…

“Heartening to see FTC take action to protect #healthprivacy in context of #addiction -related services, (but) much more needs to be done...w/o meaningful privacy protections, treatment apps & online services may ultimately be causing more harm than good.' bit.ly/49EcDb1

NY county jail repeatedly denied Koree Wilson OUD meds, forcing him into traumatic withdrawal, lawsuit states.

The suit 'signals to other jails and prisons that people have rights,” an attorney on the case, Rebekah Joab of Legal Action Center (LAC), tells Alexander Lekhtman:

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Thank you Filter | harm reduction journalism and Alexander Lekhtman for covering our new case and highlighting the urgent need to ensure all jails and prisons provide access to lifesaving medication for opioid use disorder!

'FCCF’s repeated refusal to provide Mr. Wilson w/ adequate medical care caused him such intense distress that he feared resuming methadone treatment upon release from incarceration, lest he be forced into another excruciating withdrawal in 
the future...' bit.ly/4b8JiGT

'Rollout of ( #opioidusedisorder ) treatment programs & use of methadone has been rocky across NYS, particularly in more rural & upstate communities..' Learn about our new case holding an upstate NYS jail accountable for denying our client #addictionmedicine bit.ly/4b8JiGT

For many people w/ past convictions, civic engagement = critical in reentry & provides them w/ a say in decisions that impact their lives, their loved ones & communities. NY must end lifetime ban on jury service for those w/ felony convictions NOW! bit.ly/3UdJmzg

LAC is committed to making sure ALL jails & prisons in NYS comply w/ the law & make medication for #opioidusedisorder accessible to ALL who need it. Learn more about our new case here: bit.ly/4b8JiGT

Well-documented prevalence of racially-biased policing & arrest rates that disproportionately affect Black & brown NYers has resulted in NY’s felony juror ban creating a stark lack of diversity in our jury pools. It's time for change! bit.ly/3UdJmzg

NYers! Do you have a passion for expanding opportunities for people w/ histories of criminal legal system involvement? Do you want to help increase access to addiction & other health care services? Join our team as a policy research associate! Apply at bit.ly/3xoE5Mo

NY health & human services providers & patients statewide call on Governor Kathy Hochul Sen. Stewart-Cousins Carl E. Heastie to include S5329D/A6813A in NYS' final FY25 budget to protect the integrity of the Medicaid system by requiring fairness + balance in its audit program. Pass it on!

Elise* faced an unjust, uphill battle to becoming a social worker bc of her old conviction record, but LAC was able to help her successfully pursue her passion & career! Read her story & get connected to resources if you’ve faced similar barriers at: bit.ly/3TSCd7u

New York's Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act (MRTA) legalized possession, use & growing of cannabis in NYS, but what protections does it provide for cannabis use in different settings? Join our free online training on 4/23 to learn more! Register at: bit.ly/3J8CUDr

We’re #hiring ! LAC is looking for a FT policy research associate based out of our NYC office to work on our criminal legal system reform! Learn more & apply here: bit.ly/3xoE5Mo #jobopportunity #criminaljusticereform #nonprofitwork

Join LAC partner The National Council in DC on April 24th to urge President Biden & governors nationwide to use clemency power to free incarcerated women & girls! Learn more & register to join at Bit.ly/FreeHerNY today!