[1]Bowman for Congress

John, I wanted to
share a quick story with you today.

Earlier this week, I went on a tour of Rikers Island, an island between
Queens and the Bronx where New York City's main jail complex is located.
As I toured the facilities with other New York lawmakers, I witnessed the
raw inhumanity of our injustice system.

As many of you know, my background is in education. So when I toured the
facility, I was thinking from an educator's point of view. I was taken
aback by the physical space. Where are the mental health professionals?
Where are the psychologists, psychiatrists, the health care providers, the
educators?

We need to transform our current, broken system into one of care and
rehabilitation — and that begins with decarceration of those locked up
because of cash bail or technical parole violations. Thankfully, Governor
Kathy Hochul signed legislation today to decarcerate nearly 200 people on
Rikers.

But there is still so much more we need to do. [ [link removed] ]That's why I'm asking if
you can make a donation to the Legal Aid Society of New York City today
and help support the Decarceration Project today.

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Your contribution will go to support the Decarceration Project's work to
fight pretrial incarceration, end money bail, and ensure that nobody is
detained because they are too poor to purchase their freedom.

It's crucial that we also acknowledge and address the fiscal
irresponsibility of continuing to maintain our current decarceration
system. New York City spends almost half a million dollars per year to
cage someone in Rikers — so not only are people dying, but we're paying
for it by the hundred thousands.

John, we have the
tools to decarcerate and shift our society towards one that prioritizes
our humanity over potential profits. Rather than spending more money to
continue the harmful cycle of incarceration in our community, we should
take steps to decarcerate in a way that is consistent with the humanity
and care that New York should govern with.

So let's come together to uplift those who are putting in the much needed
work and resources to lead this movement for change. [ [link removed] ]Please join me in
making a donation to the Legal Aid Society of New York City today to help
support the Decarceration Project.

In solidarity,

Jamaal Bowman


 


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