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Diversion, as opposed to incarceration
April 2023
ENJAN Members,
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has just published a Final Report on the results of their Task Force on Mental Health And Trauma Informed Representation. The full report can be reviewed here:
Among the recommendations in the report, NYSBA recommends that New York State "pass Treatment Not Jail Act (S1976, A1263), or consistent legislation that would provide courts with guided discretion needed to authorize diversion, as opposed to incarceration, for people entangled in our criminal justice system who need services and support for mental disabilities."
This support is added to the support for the bill documented in a May 13, 2022 memorandum.
Thank you,
The ENJAN Curators
Malcolm X Community Festival
ENJAN Members,
We encourage everyone to attend the Malcolm X Community Festival on Saturday, July 15th 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Details can be found in the attached flyers from Isis. ENJAN will be tabling at the event. If anyone is interested in volunteering to sit at ENJAN's table to provide information to Festival attendees, please contact Kevin Carswell at kgcarswell@gmail.com. Even volunteering to help for just 30 minutes would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
The ENJAN Curators
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