Even though there has been a steady decrease in crime in New York State, the population of county jails continue to grow and more than half of the people who sit in them have not been convicted of a crime. But they remain incarcerated because they can’t afford bail, according to advocates for criminal justice […]
bail reform in New York
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Urban Action 2/7
This week’s calls to action include the following events and activities. (All are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.) Douglass and today The Rochester Contemporary Art Center (137 East Avenue, downtown) will host a discussion on the topic “What Would Frederick Douglass Do?” at 7 p.m. February 8, focusing on the region’s […]
