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  October 03, 2018 WNYC

  Rethinking Recidivism as a Measure of Our Justice System

  Every Thursday night, The Fortune Society hosts a meeting where individuals that have been formerly incarcerated can discuss their transition into the community. One theme: the fear of doing anything that might get you sent back to prison.

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  October 02, 2018 NY1

  “Raise the Age” Moves Teens Out of the Adult Criminal Justice System

  The Fortune Society President & CEO, JoAnne Page, discusses New York State's "Raise the Age" legislation with NY1 anchor Pat Kiernan.

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  October 02, 2018 WNYC

  Frozen In Time: What Older People Face After Prison

  People who spend decades in prison and are granted freedom later in life face a unique set of challenges. WNYC Producer Alexandra Botti visited The Fortune Society in NYC to talk to a group of seniors about their experiences.

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  September 30, 2018 WCBS

  Teen [Incarcerated Individuals] Leave Rikers Island Ahead of ‘Raise the Age’ Deadline

  Under New York State's "Raise the Age" law, New York City will transfer all 16- and 17-year-olds off Rikers Island and into a juvenile detention facility. Fortune President & CEO, JoAnne Page, discusses the legislation.

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  September 28, 2018 New York Times

  7 Key Questions as New York Moves Teenagers Out of Rikers

  The city must move 16- and 17-year-old detainees from Rikers Island jails starting Oct. 1, but with much still to do advocates and union leaders wonder if the city will make it.

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