• Released Graduates
  (Read the success stories of some amazing men who were once prisoners and participants in the NYTS Sing Sing Masters Degree Program ... These men have exposed themselves to allow the public to see the potential of the men who remain incarcerated, who have been caught up in the blanket of this State's nearly automatic policy of parole denial, despite their amazing rehabilitative efforts.

• Myths & Realities of Parole
  Dispelling inaccurate information regarding sentencing & parole in NY State
  
  
• Commentary on Parole
  by former Chairman of the NY State Parole Board, Edward Hammock
  
  Supporters request New York Parole Board's compliance with the 'intent' of Parole Statute, Executive Law 259-i)
  
  
• Parole Appeals - New York State
  by Lisa D. Chanel, Attorney (fee)
  
  
• Parole Denied due to a Propensity Toward Violence Decision?
  
  
• New York Campaign for
  Telephone Justice
  (Are you paying too much for phone calls with your loved one -- see what you can do about it!)
  
  

SUPPORT The SAFE Parole Act
(Safe and Fair Evaluations)
Parole release should be based on more than
just the 'Nature of the Crime.'
Get Details and Support the SAFE Parole Act

Additional Resources
for New York Prisoners and their Families

• Dutchess ReEntry -
  Employment Services for Formerly Incarcerated People
  The Osborne Association offers assistance to formerly incarcerated
  people who are seeking employment after release from prison
  (programs also available for currently incarcerated people as well).
  
  
• Family Support Group - Poughkeepsie
  Support group for family members of recently released or
  incarcerated people. Formerly incarcerated men or women are
  also welcome!
  
  
• Gift & Flower Service
  5-Star Rated Service - Keeps incarcerated people connected with
  family members and friends at special times or 'just because!'
  (additional details at left side of page)
  

  
  
• New York Prison Pen Pal Ads
  (Find Friendship, Romance or Support here!)
  
  
• Place a Prisoner Pen Pal Ad for your Loved One
  (Helpful Staff at Friends Beyond The Wall Will Help!)
  
  
• New York Prisoner Legal Ads
  (Justice Denied & Legal Help Needed)
  
  
• Books of Interest
  Crime Pays - The Trilogy
  --A gritty, fast-paced ride into a world to which few of us
  have any personal knowledge or access.
  Former Insider's Guide to Parole
  --Excellent Manual for Anyone Trying to Get Out of Prison
  by Making Parole (additional book details at bottom of page)
  

  
  
• Composite Magic Photos
  (Miracle for Visiting Room Photos!)
  
  
• Package Room Directive 4911
  (Packages - What's Allowed & What Isn't)
  
  
• Shopping Resources
  (Where to Purchase Goods for Prisoners,
  Package Room Rules, etc.)
  
  
• Prisoner News & Resources
  
  
• Support Resources
  (For Families & Friends of Prisoners)

• New York Inmate Locator
  (Locate a New York Prisoner)
  
  
• New York Facilities
  (Names, Addresses, and Contact Information for NYS Facilities)
  
  
• Hotels, Transportation and Driving Directions
  (Nearby to facilities you want to visit!)
  
  
• Visiting New York State Prisoners
  (Rules and General Information)

Insider's Guide to
Parole in NY State