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PANEL DISCUSSION: RIKERS ISLAND: REFORM IT OR SHUT IT DOWN? CENTER FOR NYC AFFAIRS 19 images Created 19 Nov 2015

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  • Panelists Khary Lazarre-White, Martin Horn, Ann-Marie Louison, and Neil Barsky.  The New School hosted a panel discussion on November 18, 2015 revolving around what jail reform can and should look like.  Some of the questions posed included: how can the city move toward a better, smaller jail? What are the right alternatives for adolescents and mentally ill inmates? What community-based supports must be in place to reduce incarceration and recidivism? What are the barriers to real reform and how can they be overcome? This event was co-sponsored by JustLeadershipUSA and the Humanities Action Lab at The New School.  <br />
<br />
Neil Barsky, founder and chairman, The Marshall Project<br />
Elizabeth Glazer, director, Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice <br />
Martin Horn, executive director, NYS Sentencing Commission<br />
Khary Lazarre-White, executive director & co-founder, The Brotherhood/Sister Sol<br />
Ann-Marie Louison, co-director of adult behavioral health programs, CASES<br />
Glenn E. Martin, founder and president, JustLeadershipUSA<br />
Charles Nuñez, community advocate, Youth Represent<br />
Carmen Perez, executive director, The Gathering for Justice and co-founder of Justice League NYC<br />
Jeff Smith, assistant professor of politics and advocacy, Milano School for International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy<br />
Scott M. Stringer, comptroller, City of New York <br />
<br />
Moderated by Errol Louis, political anchor, NY1 News and host, "Inside City Hall"
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  • A message board outside of the auditorium allowed attendees to leave a message about what "must be remembered...When we envision a future for Rikers..."The New School hosted a panel discussion on November 18, 2015 revolving around what jail reform can and should look like.  Some of the questions posed included: how can the city move toward a better, smaller jail? What are the right alternatives for adolescents and mentally ill inmates? What community-based supports must be in place to reduce incarceration and recidivism? What are the barriers to real reform and how can they be overcome? This event was co-sponsored by JustLeadershipUSA and the Humanities Action Lab at The New School.  <br />
<br />
Neil Barsky, founder and chairman, The Marshall Project<br />
Elizabeth Glazer, director, Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice <br />
Martin Horn, executive director, NYS Sentencing Commission<br />
Khary Lazarre-White, executive director & co-founder, The Brotherhood/Sister Sol<br />
Ann-Marie Louison, co-director of adult behavioral health programs, CASES<br />
Glenn E. Martin, founder and president, JustLeadershipUSA<br />
Charles Nuñez, community advocate, Youth Represent<br />
Carmen Perez, executive director, The Gathering for Justice and co-founder of Justice League NYC<br />
Jeff Smith, assistant professor of politics and advocacy, Milano School for International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy<br />
Scott M. Stringer, comptroller, City of New York <br />
<br />
Moderated by Errol Louis, political anchor, NY1 News and host, "Inside City Hall"
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  • Carmen Perez responds to a question.  The New School hosted a panel discussion on November 18, 2015 revolving around what jail reform can and should look like.  Some of the questions posed included: how can the city move toward a better, smaller jail? What are the right alternatives for adolescents and mentally ill inmates? What community-based supports must be in place to reduce incarceration and recidivism? What are the barriers to real reform and how can they be overcome? This event was co-sponsored by JustLeadershipUSA and the Humanities Action Lab at The New School.  <br />
<br />
Neil Barsky, founder and chairman, The Marshall Project<br />
Elizabeth Glazer, director, Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice <br />
Martin Horn, executive director, NYS Sentencing Commission<br />
Khary Lazarre-White, executive director & co-founder, The Brotherhood/Sister Sol<br />
Ann-Marie Louison, co-director of adult behavioral health programs, CASES<br />
Glenn E. Martin, founder and president, JustLeadershipUSA<br />
Charles Nuñez, community advocate, Youth Represent<br />
Carmen Perez, executive director, The Gathering for Justice and co-founder of Justice League NYC<br />
Jeff Smith, assistant professor of politics and advocacy, Milano School for International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy<br />
Scott M. Stringer, comptroller, City of New York <br />
<br />
Moderated by Errol Louis, political anchor, NY1 News and host, "Inside City Hall"
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  • Slides displaying the current cost to house an inmate or detainee on Rikers per year derived from data provided to the NYC Comptroller's office is displayed as Scott Stringer outlined his wishes to shut down Rikers Island. The New School hosted a panel discussion on November 18, 2015 revolving around what jail reform can and should look like. Some of the questions posed included: how can the city move toward a better, smaller jail? What are the right alternatives for adolescents and mentally ill inmates? What community-based supports must be in place to reduce incarceration and recidivism? What are the barriers to real reform and how can they be overcome? This event was co-sponsored by JustLeadershipUSA and the Humanities Action Lab at The New School.
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  • Bob Avakian and the Revolutionary Communist Party dress in prison costumes play musical instruments outside of the New School auditorium on west 12th street.  The New School hosted a panel discussion on November 18, 2015 revolving around what jail reform can and should look like.  Some of the questions posed included: how can the city move toward a better, smaller jail? What are the right alternatives for adolescents and mentally ill inmates? What community-based supports must be in place to reduce incarceration and recidivism? What are the barriers to real reform and how can they be overcome? This event was co-sponsored by JustLeadershipUSA and the Humanities Action Lab at The New School.  <br />
<br />
Neil Barsky, founder and chairman, The Marshall Project<br />
Elizabeth Glazer, director, Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice <br />
Martin Horn, executive director, NYS Sentencing Commission<br />
Khary Lazarre-White, executive director & co-founder, The Brotherhood/Sister Sol<br />
Ann-Marie Louison, co-director of adult behavioral health programs, CASES<br />
Glenn E. Martin, founder and president, JustLeadershipUSA<br />
Charles Nuñez, community advocate, Youth Represent<br />
Carmen Perez, executive director, The Gathering for Justice and co-founder of Justice League NYC<br />
Jeff Smith, assistant professor of politics and advocacy, Milano School for International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy<br />
Scott M. Stringer, comptroller, City of New York <br />
<br />
Moderated by Errol Louis, political anchor, NY1 News and host, "Inside City Hall"
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  • Slides displaying the current cost to house an inmate or detainee on Rikers per year derived from data provided to the NYC Comptroller's office is displayed as Scott Stringer outlined his wishes to shut down Rikers Island. The New School hosted a panel discussion on November 18, 2015 revolving around what jail reform can and should look like. Some of the questions posed included: how can the city move toward a better, smaller jail? What are the right alternatives for adolescents and mentally ill inmates? What community-based supports must be in place to reduce incarceration and recidivism? What are the barriers to real reform and how can they be overcome? This event was co-sponsored by JustLeadershipUSA and the Humanities Action Lab at The New School.
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  • Slides displaying the current cost to house an inmate or detainee on Rikers per year derived from data provided to the NYC Comptroller's office is displayed as Scott Stringer outlined his wishes to shut down Rikers Island.  The New School hosted a panel discussion on November 18, 2015 revolving around what jail reform can and should look like.  Some of the questions posed included: how can the city move toward a better, smaller jail? What are the right alternatives for adolescents and mentally ill inmates? What community-based supports must be in place to reduce incarceration and recidivism? What are the barriers to real reform and how can they be overcome? This event was co-sponsored by JustLeadershipUSA and the Humanities Action Lab at The New School.  <br />
<br />
Neil Barsky, founder and chairman, The Marshall Project<br />
Elizabeth Glazer, director, Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice <br />
Martin Horn, executive director, NYS Sentencing Commission<br />
Khary Lazarre-White, executive director & co-founder, The Brotherhood/Sister Sol<br />
Ann-Marie Louison, co-director of adult behavioral health programs, CASES<br />
Glenn E. Martin, founder and president, JustLeadershipUSA<br />
Charles Nuñez, community advocate, Youth Represent<br />
Carmen Perez, executive director, The Gathering for Justice and co-founder of Justice League NYC<br />
Jeff Smith, assistant professor of politics and advocacy, Milano School for International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy<br />
Scott M. Stringer, comptroller, City of New York Moderated by Errol Louis, political anchor, NY1 News and host, "Inside City Hall"
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  • Khary Lazarre-White responds to a question from the audience while Carmen Perez (L), Errol Lewis (far L),  Neil Barsky (R), Ann-Marie White, and Martin Horn  look on. The New School hosted a panel discussion on November 18, 2015 revolving around what jail reform can and should look like.  Some of the questions posed included: how can the city move toward a better, smaller jail? What are the right alternatives for adolescents and mentally ill inmates? What community-based supports must be in place to reduce incarceration and recidivism? What are the barriers to real reform and how can they be overcome? This event was co-sponsored by JustLeadershipUSA and the Humanities Action Lab at The New School.  <br />
<br />
Neil Barsky, founder and chairman, The Marshall Project<br />
Elizabeth Glazer, director, Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice <br />
Martin Horn, executive director, NYS Sentencing Commission<br />
Khary Lazarre-White, executive director & co-founder, The Brotherhood/Sister Sol<br />
Ann-Marie Louison, co-director of adult behavioral health programs, CASES<br />
Glenn E. Martin, founder and president, JustLeadershipUSA<br />
Charles Nuñez, community advocate, Youth Represent<br />
Carmen Perez, executive director, The Gathering for Justice and co-founder of Justice League NYC<br />
Jeff Smith, assistant professor of politics and advocacy, Milano School for International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy<br />
Scott M. Stringer, comptroller, City of New York <br />
<br />
Moderated by Errol Louis, political anchor, NY1 News and host, "Inside City Hall"
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  • Khary Lazarre-White responds to a question from the audience while Carmen Perez (L) and Martin Horn (R) look on.  The New School hosted a panel discussion on November 18, 2015 revolving around what jail reform can and should look like.  Some of the questions posed included: how can the city move toward a better, smaller jail? What are the right alternatives for adolescents and mentally ill inmates? What community-based supports must be in place to reduce incarceration and recidivism? What are the barriers to real reform and how can they be overcome? This event was co-sponsored by JustLeadershipUSA and the Humanities Action Lab at The New School.  <br />
<br />
Neil Barsky, founder and chairman, The Marshall Project<br />
Elizabeth Glazer, director, Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice <br />
Martin Horn, executive director, NYS Sentencing Commission<br />
Khary Lazarre-White, executive director & co-founder, The Brotherhood/Sister Sol<br />
Ann-Marie Louison, co-director of adult behavioral health programs, CASES<br />
Glenn E. Martin, founder and president, JustLeadershipUSA<br />
Charles Nuñez, community advocate, Youth Represent<br />
Carmen Perez, executive director, The Gathering for Justice and co-founder of Justice League NYC<br />
Jeff Smith, assistant professor of politics and advocacy, Milano School for International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy<br />
Scott M. Stringer, comptroller, City of New York <br />
<br />
Moderated by Errol Louis, political anchor, NY1 News and host, "Inside City Hall"
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  • Former DOC commissioner Marin Horn responds to a question from the audience.   The New School hosted a panel discussion on November 18, 2015 revolving around what jail reform can and should look like.  Some of the questions posed included: how can the city move toward a better, smaller jail? What are the right alternatives for adolescents and mentally ill inmates? What community-based supports must be in place to reduce incarceration and recidivism? What are the barriers to real reform and how can they be overcome? This event was co-sponsored by JustLeadershipUSA and the Humanities Action Lab at The New School.  <br />
<br />
Neil Barsky, founder and chairman, The Marshall Project<br />
Elizabeth Glazer, director, Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice <br />
Martin Horn, executive director, NYS Sentencing Commission<br />
Khary Lazarre-White, executive director & co-founder, The Brotherhood/Sister Sol<br />
Ann-Marie Louison, co-director of adult behavioral health programs, CASES<br />
Glenn E. Martin, founder and president, JustLeadershipUSA<br />
Charles Nuñez, community advocate, Youth Represent<br />
Carmen Perez, executive director, The Gathering for Justice and co-founder of Justice League NYC<br />
Jeff Smith, assistant professor of politics and advocacy, Milano School for International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy<br />
Scott M. Stringer, comptroller, City of New York <br />
<br />
Moderated by Errol Louis, political anchor, NY1 News and host, "Inside City Hall"
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  • Ann-Marie Louison answers a question from the audience while former DOC Commish Martin Horn looks on.  The New School hosted a panel discussion on November 18, 2015 revolving around what jail reform can and should look like.  Some of the questions posed included: how can the city move toward a better, smaller jail? What are the right alternatives for adolescents and mentally ill inmates? What community-based supports must be in place to reduce incarceration and recidivism? What are the barriers to real reform and how can they be overcome? This event was co-sponsored by JustLeadershipUSA and the Humanities Action Lab at The New School.  <br />
<br />
Neil Barsky, founder and chairman, The Marshall Project<br />
Elizabeth Glazer, director, Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice <br />
Martin Horn, executive director, NYS Sentencing Commission<br />
Khary Lazarre-White, executive director & co-founder, The Brotherhood/Sister Sol<br />
Ann-Marie Louison, co-director of adult behavioral health programs, CASES<br />
Glenn E. Martin, founder and president, JustLeadershipUSA<br />
Charles Nuñez, community advocate, Youth Represent<br />
Carmen Perez, executive director, The Gathering for Justice and co-founder of Justice League NYC<br />
Jeff Smith, assistant professor of politics and advocacy, Milano School for International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy<br />
Scott M. Stringer, comptroller, City of New York <br />
<br />
Moderated by Errol Louis, political anchor, NY1 News and host, "Inside City Hall"
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  • Activist and organizer Carmen Perez (c) responds to a question from the audience while Khary Lazarre-White (R) and Errol Lewis (L) look on. The New School hosted a panel discussion on November 18, 2015 revolving around what jail reform can and should look like.  Some of the questions posed included: how can the city move toward a better, smaller jail? What are the right alternatives for adolescents and mentally ill inmates? What community-based supports must be in place to reduce incarceration and recidivism? What are the barriers to real reform and how can they be overcome? This event was co-sponsored by JustLeadershipUSA and the Humanities Action Lab at The New School.  <br />
<br />
Neil Barsky, founder and chairman, The Marshall Project<br />
Elizabeth Glazer, director, Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice <br />
Martin Horn, executive director, NYS Sentencing Commission<br />
Khary Lazarre-White, executive director & co-founder, The Brotherhood/Sister Sol<br />
Ann-Marie Louison, co-director of adult behavioral health programs, CASES<br />
Glenn E. Martin, founder and president, JustLeadershipUSA<br />
Charles Nuñez, community advocate, Youth Represent<br />
Carmen Perez, executive director, The Gathering for Justice and co-founder of Justice League NYC<br />
Jeff Smith, assistant professor of politics and advocacy, Milano School for International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy<br />
Scott M. Stringer, comptroller, City of New York <br />
<br />
Moderated by Errol Louis, political anchor, NY1 News and host, "Inside City Hall"
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  • Anne-Marie Louison responds to a question. The New School hosted a panel discussion on November 18, 2015 revolving around what jail reform can and should look like.  Some of the questions posed included: how can the city move toward a better, smaller jail? What are the right alternatives for adolescents and mentally ill inmates? What community-based supports must be in place to reduce incarceration and recidivism? What are the barriers to real reform and how can they be overcome? This event was co-sponsored by JustLeadershipUSA and the Humanities Action Lab at The New School.  <br />
<br />
Neil Barsky, founder and chairman, The Marshall Project<br />
Elizabeth Glazer, director, Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice <br />
Martin Horn, executive director, NYS Sentencing Commission<br />
Khary Lazarre-White, executive director & co-founder, The Brotherhood/Sister Sol<br />
Ann-Marie Louison, co-director of adult behavioral health programs, CASES<br />
Glenn E. Martin, founder and president, JustLeadershipUSA<br />
Charles Nuñez, community advocate, Youth Represent<br />
Carmen Perez, executive director, The Gathering for Justice and co-founder of Justice League NYC<br />
Jeff Smith, assistant professor of politics and advocacy, Milano School for International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy<br />
Scott M. Stringer, comptroller, City of New York <br />
<br />
Moderated by Errol Louis, political anchor, NY1 News and host, "Inside City Hall"
    Grace 047.jpg
  • Ann-Marie Louison answers a question from the audience while former DOC Commish Martin Horn and Khary Lazarre-White look on. The New School hosted a panel discussion on November 18, 2015 revolving around what jail reform can and should look like.  Some of the questions posed included: how can the city move toward a better, smaller jail? What are the right alternatives for adolescents and mentally ill inmates? What community-based supports must be in place to reduce incarceration and recidivism? What are the barriers to real reform and how can they be overcome? This event was co-sponsored by JustLeadershipUSA and the Humanities Action Lab at The New School.  <br />
<br />
Neil Barsky, founder and chairman, The Marshall Project<br />
Elizabeth Glazer, director, Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice <br />
Martin Horn, executive director, NYS Sentencing Commission<br />
Khary Lazarre-White, executive director & co-founder, The Brotherhood/Sister Sol<br />
Ann-Marie Louison, co-director of adult behavioral health programs, CASES<br />
Glenn E. Martin, founder and president, JustLeadershipUSA<br />
Charles Nuñez, community advocate, Youth Represent<br />
Carmen Perez, executive director, The Gathering for Justice and co-founder of Justice League NYC<br />
Jeff Smith, assistant professor of politics and advocacy, Milano School for International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy<br />
Scott M. Stringer, comptroller, City of New York <br />
<br />
Moderated by Errol Louis, political anchor, NY1 News and host, "Inside City Hall"
    Grace 055.jpg
  • Former DOC commissioner Marin Horn responds to a question from the audience.  The New School hosted a panel discussion on November 18, 2015 revolving around what jail reform can and should look like.  Some of the questions posed included: how can the city move toward a better, smaller jail? What are the right alternatives for adolescents and mentally ill inmates? What community-based supports must be in place to reduce incarceration and recidivism? What are the barriers to real reform and how can they be overcome? This event was co-sponsored by JustLeadershipUSA and the Humanities Action Lab at The New School.  <br />
<br />
Neil Barsky, founder and chairman, The Marshall Project<br />
Elizabeth Glazer, director, Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice <br />
Martin Horn, executive director, NYS Sentencing Commission<br />
Khary Lazarre-White, executive director & co-founder, The Brotherhood/Sister Sol<br />
Ann-Marie Louison, co-director of adult behavioral health programs, CASES<br />
Glenn E. Martin, founder and president, JustLeadershipUSA<br />
Charles Nuñez, community advocate, Youth Represent<br />
Carmen Perez, executive director, The Gathering for Justice and co-founder of Justice League NYC<br />
Jeff Smith, assistant professor of politics and advocacy, Milano School for International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy<br />
Scott M. Stringer, comptroller, City of New York <br />
<br />
Moderated by Errol Louis, political anchor, NY1 News and host, "Inside City Hall"
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  • Moderator Errol Lewis awaits introduction before arriving onstage along with former DOC Commissioner Martin Horn and Ann Marie Louison.  The New School hosted a panel discussion on November 18, 2015 revolving around what jail reform can and should look like.  Some of the questions posed included: how can the city move toward a better, smaller jail? What are the right alternatives for adolescents and mentally ill inmates? What community-based supports must be in place to reduce incarceration and recidivism? What are the barriers to real reform and how can they be overcome? This event was co-sponsored by JustLeadershipUSA and the Humanities Action Lab at The New School.  <br />
<br />
Neil Barsky, founder and chairman, The Marshall Project<br />
Elizabeth Glazer, director, Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice <br />
Martin Horn, executive director, NYS Sentencing Commission<br />
Khary Lazarre-White, executive director & co-founder, The Brotherhood/Sister Sol<br />
Ann-Marie Louison, co-director of adult behavioral health programs, CASES<br />
Glenn E. Martin, founder and president, JustLeadershipUSA<br />
Charles Nuñez, community advocate, Youth Represent<br />
Carmen Perez, executive director, The Gathering for Justice and co-founder of Justice League NYC<br />
Jeff Smith, assistant professor of politics and advocacy, Milano School for International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy<br />
Scott M. Stringer, comptroller, City of New York <br />
<br />
Moderated by Errol Louis, political anchor, NY1 News and host, "Inside City Hall"
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  • The daughter of famed jail reformer Ellis asks a question of the panel.  The New School hosted a panel discussion on November 18, 2015 revolving around what jail reform can and should look like.  Some of the questions posed included: how can the city move toward a better, smaller jail? What are the right alternatives for adolescents and mentally ill inmates? What community-based supports must be in place to reduce incarceration and recidivism? What are the barriers to real reform and how can they be overcome? This event was co-sponsored by JustLeadershipUSA and the Humanities Action Lab at The New School.  <br />
<br />
Neil Barsky, founder and chairman, The Marshall Project<br />
Elizabeth Glazer, director, Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice <br />
Martin Horn, executive director, NYS Sentencing Commission<br />
Khary Lazarre-White, executive director & co-founder, The Brotherhood/Sister Sol<br />
Ann-Marie Louison, co-director of adult behavioral health programs, CASES<br />
Glenn E. Martin, founder and president, JustLeadershipUSA<br />
Charles Nuñez, community advocate, Youth Represent<br />
Carmen Perez, executive director, The Gathering for Justice and co-founder of Justice League NYC<br />
Jeff Smith, assistant professor of politics and advocacy, Milano School for International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy<br />
Scott M. Stringer, comptroller, City of New York <br />
<br />
Moderated by Errol Louis, political anchor, NY1 News and host, "Inside City Hall"
    Grace 057.jpg
  • Slides displaying the current cost to house an inmate or detainee on Rikers per year derived from data provided to the NYC Comptroller's office is displayed as Scott Stringer outlined his wishes to shut down Rikers Island.  The New School hosted a panel discussion on November 18, 2015 revolving around what jail reform can and should look like.  Some of the questions posed included: how can the city move toward a better, smaller jail? What are the right alternatives for adolescents and mentally ill inmates? What community-based supports must be in place to reduce incarceration and recidivism? What are the barriers to real reform and how can they be overcome? This event was co-sponsored by JustLeadershipUSA and the Humanities Action Lab at The New School.  <br />
<br />
Neil Barsky, founder and chairman, The Marshall Project<br />
Elizabeth Glazer, director, Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice <br />
Martin Horn, executive director, NYS Sentencing Commission<br />
Khary Lazarre-White, executive director & co-founder, The Brotherhood/Sister Sol<br />
Ann-Marie Louison, co-director of adult behavioral health programs, CASES<br />
Glenn E. Martin, founder and president, JustLeadershipUSA<br />
Charles Nuñez, community advocate, Youth Represent<br />
Carmen Perez, executive director, The Gathering for Justice and co-founder of Justice League NYC<br />
Jeff Smith, assistant professor of politics and advocacy, Milano School for International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy<br />
Scott M. Stringer, comptroller, City of New York <br />
<br />
Moderated by Errol Louis, political anchor, NY1 News and host, "Inside City Hall"
    Grace 033.jpg
  • Slides displaying the current cost to house an inmate or detainee on Rikers per year derived from data provided to the NYC Comptroller's office is displayed as Scott Stringer outlined his wishes to shut down Rikers Island.  The New School hosted a panel discussion on November 18, 2015 revolving around what jail reform can and should look like.  Some of the questions posed included: how can the city move toward a better, smaller jail? What are the right alternatives for adolescents and mentally ill inmates? What community-based supports must be in place to reduce incarceration and recidivism? What are the barriers to real reform and how can they be overcome? This event was co-sponsored by JustLeadershipUSA and the Humanities Action Lab at The New School.  <br />
<br />
Neil Barsky, founder and chairman, The Marshall Project<br />
Elizabeth Glazer, director, Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice <br />
Martin Horn, executive director, NYS Sentencing Commission<br />
Khary Lazarre-White, executive director & co-founder, The Brotherhood/Sister Sol<br />
Ann-Marie Louison, co-director of adult behavioral health programs, CASES<br />
Glenn E. Martin, founder and president, JustLeadershipUSA<br />
Charles Nuñez, community advocate, Youth Represent<br />
Carmen Perez, executive director, The Gathering for Justice and co-founder of Justice League NYC<br />
Jeff Smith, assistant professor of politics and advocacy, Milano School for International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy<br />
Scott M. Stringer, comptroller, City of New York <br />
<br />
Moderated by Errol Louis, political anchor, NY1 News and host, "Inside City Hall"
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