New York State must end the torture of solitary confinement in New York State. The practice causes severe psychological trauma and serves no rehabilitative purpose.
NYCDS testifies at City Council about Youth Justice & COVID-19
NYCDS Senior Trial Attorney Katherine De Zengotita testified about how youth with criminal legal system involvement are suffering during the pandemic when NYPD seize their phones, hindering their ability to attend virtual court, participate in remote learning and access services.
NYCDS Joins with other City Defenders to Release 2021 Criminal Legal Reform Legislative Priorities
We support specific legislation to decarcerate jails and prisons, reduce law enforcement budgets and increase accountability, invest in Black and Latinx communities, treat immigrant communities with dignity, and protect young people who deserve compassion, not incarceration.