NYAPRS Note: Join NYAPRS Regional Coordinator Helen “Skip” Skipper, CEO Harvey Rosenthal, and Director of Public Policy Luke Sikinyi at this Friday’s New York City forum at John Jay College in Manhattan! This week’s program will feature a presentation on the importance of advocacy by Christina Sparrock, an overview on the state of the NYS Budget by Harvey and Luke, and a review of important Criminal Justice reforms including Clean Slate, Treatment Not Jail, and Daniel’s Law. We’ll also explore local priorities and recommended actions, firm up plans for area advocates to participate in NYAPRS’ February 28th Annual Legislative Day and give out a free scholarship to the NYAPRS Annual Conference. See below for more information about the forum and how to reserve a spot on the bus!
Agenda
11-11:05 Welcome: Helen “Skip” Skipper, NYAPRS New York City Regional Coordinator
11:05-11:20 Seat at The Table: Christina Sparrock, CEO & Founder of See The Person Inc, Mental Health Advocate
11:20-12:20 NYAPRS Advocacy Recommendations Overview: Harvey Rosenthal, NYAPRS CEO and Luke Sikinyi, NYAPRS Director of Public Policy
12:20-1:05 Criminal Justice Reform:
Clean Slate: Ismael Diaz, Center for Community Alternatives (CCA)
Treatment Not Jail: Kimberly Blair, Director of Public Policy & Advocacy, NAMI-NYC
Daniel’s Law: Beth Haroules (Invited), Senior Staff Attorney, NY Civil Liberties Union
1:05-1:45 Group Discussion
1:45-2pm Next Steps
Bus information and legislative day info
Announce Raffle winner
2pm Lunch and Networking
