Statement from The Fortune Society President/CEO Stanley Richards on the Appointment of Daniel F. Martuscello III as Commissioner of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision

The following is a statement by Stanley Richards, the President and CEO of The Fortune Society, on the appointment of Daniel F. Martuscello III as Commissioner of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS).

“I congratulate Daniel F. Martuscello III on his appointment as Commissioner of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS). This appointment is a testament to Commissioner Martuscello’s commitment to addressing some of NYS prisons’ most entrenched challenges for people incarcerated and staff.

Having had the privilege of working closely with Commissioner Martuscello over the last year, I am hopeful that DOCCS under his leadership will address the issues facing the department and partner with elected officials, advocates, service providers and prison oversight to minimize the trauma of incarceration and address conditions of conferment, create true pathways to reentry including rapid attachment to services, housing, and post incarceration employment.

At Fortune Society, our vision is to foster a world where those who are incarcerated or formerly incarcerated will thrive as positive, contributing members of society and we look forward to working with Commissioner Martuscello to make it a reality in New York City and across the State.”