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  April 08, 2019 PIX11 News

  NYC could soon ban marijuana testing for people on probation

  Marijuana testing may soon be banned for individuals on probation in New York City. This week, PIX 11 spoke with Fortune Executive Vice President Stanley Richards about this step forward in efforts for reform and his experience with justice involvement.

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  April 03, 2019 Jackson Heights Post

  State Budget Includes Ramos Provision to Protect [Immigrants with Justice Involvement] from Deportation

  The One Day to Protect New Yorkers Act will safeguard thousands of New Yorkers from detention and deportation. On Jackson Heights Post, learn more about this new legislation, which recently passed in the New York State budget.

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  February 06, 2019 BK Reader

  ‘Time to Stop Prison Slave Labor!’ Brooklyn Pols Push for Prison Minimum Wage

  The “Prison Minimum Wage” act could increase the minimum wage to $3.00 per hour, a substantial improvement from the $0.10 to $1.14 per hour that individuals in prison currently receive for work completed.

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  February 01, 2019 Gotham Gazette

  New York Democrats on Eliminating Cash Bail: Not When, But How

  Eliminating cash bail, which disproportionately affects people of color in New York City, is a vital step forward for criminal justice reform. Via Gotham Gazette, Fortune's Joanne Page and others give insight on alternatives to cash bail and what steps should be taken to ensure that our criminal justice system does not continue to unjustly hinder individuals from thriving.

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  January 25, 2019 QNS

  Council unanimously passes Queens lawmaker’s bill to ensure quality services for domestic violence survivors

  Feedback from recipients of direct impact services is critical to ensuring that programs are consistently attuned to those they assist. Now on QNS, here from Fortune ATI Counselor Alisha Bailey and others regarding Intro. 542, a recently passed bill that will provide surveys to individuals receiving services from the New York City Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence.

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  January 09, 2019 Crain's New York Business

  Turning second chances into real jobs

  After 12 years in prison, Donald Smith found a new beginning at The Fortune Society. In Crain's New York Business, learn about his transition from participant to Workshop Facilitator, and discover key advice he gives to those who share his experience with justice involvement.

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