Bklyner — Civil Society Issues — Galsworthy Criminal Justice Reform Program

Civil Society Issues

Many issues that are primary drivers of mass incarceration cannot be remedied through government solutions alone. Issues such as broken families and mental health, both forever altered by over criminalization, cannot be simply be repaired through legislation. Civil Society has the unique capability to address certain social issues that government cannot, or to address them more effectively than government can. This section also addresses issues in which over-policing attempts to fix issues that should be handled through the community.

Campaign Finance Board Flubs Parolee Right to Vote Information

“On page 15 of the 2018 Voter Guide (English), a response to whether a convicted felon can vote reads, ‘If you have been convicted of a felony, you can register and vote after you complete your sentence and/or parole.’ However, on April 18, 2018, Gov. Cuomo signed an executive order to restore voting rights to certain individuals on parole. The measure is meant to level the disproportionate impact the voting restriction has on African-American and Hispanic voters. Fourteen other states practice a similar policy on formerly incarcerated people.“

Bklyner

October 31, 2018

Felon DisenfranchisementPhillip ReevesOctober 31, 2018Bklyner, New YorkComment