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ICARE proposes “Restoration of Rights” Bill

ICARE's policy committee is proposing a far-reaching omnibus bill that would assist formerly incarcerated persons with gaining employment, by implementing the following changes to NYS law and policy:

  • A Certificate of Restoration to take the place of a "Certificate of Relief from Disabilities" and a "Certificate of Good Conduct"
  • Automatic Sealing for specified criminal convictions
  • Protections against unlawful discrimination by employers and licensing authorities

If you or your organization is interested in getting involved, please contact Susan at 212/280-1386 or susan@nyicare.org
Circles of Care Restorative Justice Ministry
ICARE is training small groups within congregations to write letters to incarcerated persons, and provide community support upon release. In partnership with prison chaplains and the Fortune Society, ICARE volunteers become a vital link in the reentry process. To learn more about our “Circles of Care” program, please contact 212/280-1386.

Ten-Minute ICARE Documentary Available
For information on our “Restoration of Rights” campaign, please see:
www.trinitywallstreet.org/resources/article.php?id=757.

Contact

3041 Broadway
Mailbox 37
New York, NY, 10027
212.280.1386

info@nyicare.org

The Interfaith Coalition of Advocates for Reentry and Employment

(ICARE) engages communities of faith in advocating for the Restoration of Rights of formerly incarcerated people, while assisting congregations in the development of prison and reentry ministries.