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  May 01, 2019 The Office of the Mayor

  Mayor de Blasio Announces Full Implementation of Free Phone Calls for People in Custody

  Maintaining family connections while incarcerated strengthens the path to reentry success. In a step forward for reform, people in custody at NYC jails can now make free phone calls. From the NYC Mayor's Office, learn more, plus read words from our President and CEO JoAnne Page.

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  April 17, 2019 The Fortune Society

  A Statement on the Parole of Judith Clark

  Read Fortune President and CEO JoAnne Page's statement on the parole of Judith Clark.

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  March 29, 2019 The Fortune Society

  Advocates Celebrate As One Day To Protect New Yorkers Legislation Takes Effect

  The new law will protect immigrant New Yorkers from harsh immigration consequences by reducing the maximum sentence for Class A misdemeanors by one day.

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  February 20, 2019 The Fortune Society

  The Fortune Society Unveils 2019 State Legislative Agenda

  0ur 2019 legislative agenda calls on State lawmakers to support measures that will protect and support marginalized communities including justice-involved individuals, people at risk of homelessness, and immigrants.

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  February 06, 2019 Immigrant Defense Project

  DAs, Defenders & Community Stand Together as Hoylman, Solages Intro ICE Out of Courts Bill

  “The actions of ICE agents in our courthouses have compromised access to justice for too many immigrants in New York. Their very presence undermines democratic principles, endangers due process, and threatens public safety. We cannot allow this to continue." Read more from Shola Ayeni, Senior ATI Counselor at The Fortune Society, and others regarding a new state bill that would protect immigrant New Yorkers from ICE.

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  December 12, 2018 The Fortune Society

  Fortune Appoints Andre Ward As Associate Vice President Of Employment Services & Education

  The Fortune Society, one of the nation’s most respected nonprofit organizations serving and advocating for formerly incarcerated individuals, today announced the appointment of Andre Ward as Associate Vice President (AVP) of Employment Services and Education. Three veteran staff members – Ronald Day, MPA, Rick Pantaleoni, LCSW, and Robin L Robin – also receive well-deserved promotions. All are effective immediately.

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