NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS is very pleased to release our newly updated program schedule for this year’s virtual Annual Conference, entitled “United in Hope, Together for Justice and Wellness for All” to be held on September 21, 23, 28 and 30, 2021. See below for more details.
THIS YEAR’S PROGRAM INCLUDES A STRONG FOCUS ON
CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY AND PROGRAM REFORMS:
SEPTEMBER 28
11:30pm Caught Up in the Intersectionality of Systems: Moving from Rage to Fearlessness to Change Helen ‘Skip’ Skipper, The NYC Criminal Justice Agency
1:15 pm Criminal Justice Diversion: Mental Health First Responders Tim Black, CAHOOTS (Crisis Assistance Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets); Christina Sparrock, Ruth Lowenkron, Carla Rabinowitz, Correct Crisis Intervention Today-NYC
2:45 pm Criminal Justice Reform, Rehabilitation and Re-Entry Jerome Wright, Campaign for Alternatives to Isolated Confinement; Tracie Gardner, Public Policy Director, Legal Action Center; Jeff Coots, Director, From Punishment to Public Health (P2PH) John Jay College of Criminal Justice
SEPTEMBER 30
1:15 pm Hope from Behind the Walls and Serving a Life Sentence – Waiting for Affiliation Lee Horton, Dennis Horton, Mary Ellen Copeland
Registration is completely free; CEUs will be available at cost. Register Now at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/united-in-hope-together-for-justice-and-wellness-for-all-tickets-163080673685
Questions? Contact Eileen at eileenc@nyaprs.org.
