These resources explain the rules and laws that apply to prisoners and their families. The Prisoners Rights Project (PRP) protects and enforces the legal rights of prisoners in New York City and New York State through litigation, counseling, and assisting individual prisoners. Politics and advocacy We are heavily involved in the development of public policies that affect the lives of incarcerated people. We advocated for amendments to the Department of Justice regulations implementing the Prison Rape Eradication Act and revisions to the State Probation Act. We are before the city`s correctional council, which has the power to regulate the city`s prisons. We also have a vigorous program of non-procedural advocacy for people in municipal and state custody, helping them receive the necessary medical or mental health care, ensuring their pre-trial detention and, in many cases, providing them with the information they need to protect their own rights. One of the problems we face is the violence of prison staff; Protection from harm, denial of medical and mental health care, discrimination, denial of education, and abuse of disabled and LGBT people. PRP engages in legal reform and class action lawsuits in civil lawsuits to achieve systemic change in prisons and prisons, and advocates for regulatory and legal protections for incarcerated individuals. Our method: Inspired by the Cincinnati Books for Prisoners group, we created a list of all legal aid organizations on each list of resources we could find. Then, every year, we send a letter in the mail to each organization asking them to confirm/update their list. If they respond, we will include them on the website for the next 365 days.

All the organization has to do is sign the form we send them and return it in the enclosed envelope. If they don`t respond, we`ll keep them on our mailing list and try again next year. We created the first list of legal services for inmates on the Internet. Can you create a similar list for another type of resource? Area of Focus/Description: DRNY is New York State`s protection and advocacy system. DRNY provides free civil legal assistance to people with disabilities, including those in state and local prisons. DRNY works to address systemic abuse, neglect, discrimination, and civil rights violations through legal case handling, individual and systemic reform processes, facility monitoring, investigations, and advocacy. Assistance shall be limited to disability-related issues within the limits of the Agency`s resources. Click “Join this area” in the left navigation bar.

Be sure to complete the entire form. Since access to the premises is limited to lawyers who provide legal assistance to detainees, it is important that you provide adequate information about your practice. After submitting your information, you should receive a short email informing you that your application has been submitted. Once your application has been reviewed by the practice area owners, you will receive another email informing you that your membership is ready to use. This is a victory for everyone. We have built up a database for legal services. What list can your organization edit? Assaults: Diggs v MiciThe plaintiffs are seeking damages for injuries sustained during a period of retaliation against prisoners and injunctive relief to prevent such cruel treatment from being inflicted again. Ensuring adequate medical care PRP litigation at various state prisons and at the Rikers Island Infirmary set the standard for the rest of the prison and prison system.

We have also launched nationwide prosecutions for the treatment of prisoners with HIV, which has significantly improved HIV care throughout the prison system. PLS is actively working to support laws that strengthen the protection of prisoners` rights in Massachusetts. Our staff regularly speak at public hearings and work closely with legislators to make meaningful legislative changes. Purpose/Description: Prisoners` Legal Services of New York (PLS) provides free civil law services to impoverished prisoners in New York State on issues related to their conditions of detention. The decision to help in a particular case depends on the problem or problem, the chances of success, the time and resources required to provide adequate support, office resources, staff availability and workload. PLS is also happy to provide prisoners with self-help and information materials. If you or a family member have a problem that you think PLS can help you with, please contact their office via email. The regional offices of Prisoners` Legal Services are: Albany 41 State St., Suite M112 Albany NY 12207 518-438-8046 (Phone) (518) 438-6643 (Fax) Ithaca 114 Prospect St. Ithaca NY 14850 607-273-2283 (Phone) 607-272-9122 (Fax) Plattsburgh 518-561-3088 (Phone) Buffalo 14 Lafayette Square, Suite 510 Buffalo NY 14203 716-854-1007 (Phone) 716-854-1008 (Fax) Newburgh 10 Little Britain Rd Ste.