Organizations

NYS Parole Reform Campaign

Works towards changing unfair and unjust parole policies. They are composed of individuals and organizations working together to pass the S.A.F.E. parole act. Their campaign is listed under the Thousand Kites organization, a national dialogue project addressing the U.S. criminal justice system.

 Publications

New York State Parole Handbook

Published in November 201o, the NYS Parole Handbook provides comprehensive answers to common questions and issues concerning parole release and supervision.

Articles

Despite headlines, parolees are doing better

By: Robert Gavin

Date: January 5, 2011

Source: Times Union, Section B pg 3

About: The percentage of parolees returning to prison for new crimes is at a record low.

Legislation

S 103-2011: Alters the composition of the state board of Parole

Sponsor: Senator Montgomery

PURPOSE:
To distribute the appointing authority of the state board of parole
among the Governor, Senate and Assembly. On and after January 1,2012
the Parole Board shall consist of 19 members. Of such members nine
shall be appointed by the governor, three shall be appointed upon
recommendation of the temporary president of the senate, three shall
be appointed upon the recommendation of the speaker of the assembly,
two shall be appointed upon the recommendation of the minority leader
of the senate and two shall be appointed upon the recommendation of
the minority leader of the assembly.