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  May 29, 2020 WNYC

  Reentry During COVID-19

  On The Brian Lehrer Show, our President & CEO JoAnne Page discussed how The Fortune Society is continuing to support people recently released from jail or prison during COVID-19. Fortune participant Marvin Wade also joined to share his experiences with our reentry services.

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  April 14, 2019 WBAI 99.5 FM's City Watch

  Criminal Justice Reform and Immigrant Heritage Week on WBAI

  On April 14, Fortune President and CEO JoAnne Page discussed criminal justice reform and the organization's legislative priorities with WBAI host Jeff Simmons. 

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  December 10, 2018 Community Connections

  Community Connections Podcast: Episode 14 – The Fortune Society

  In this podcast episode, radio host Bill Ayres sits down with JoAnne Page, our President and CEO, and Stanley Richards, our Executive Vice President, to discuss The Fortune Society's mission and the current state of criminal justice in New York City.

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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 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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