Institute for Juvenile Justice Reform and Alternatives

We’re almost at the finish line we’ve got to push a bit harder. Let’s keep up the momentum! Please take two minutes to help pass the bill to end unlawful mj arrests in NY! Call Governor Cuomo’s office: (518) 474-1041 Hello, my name is _________ and I live in ___________. I am calling to thank the Governor for his proposal to clarify marijuana possession laws, and want him to demand the Senate and Assembly take action and pass A.10581, legislation that would bring an end to unlawful, racially disparate, and wasteful public view marijuana arrests in New York.

MoCADA will be screening Harry Belafonte's "Sing Your Song" as part of their Soul of Brooklyn Week!

Video Wednesday. Let's put an end to illegal marijuana arrests! This video featuring IJJRA's KJ Rhee explains the collateral consequences of criminalizing our youth of color and shows you how you can take action.

Video Wednesday. Join us Sunday, June 17th for the Silent March to End Stop & Frisk to eliminate stories like this one. March begins at 3pm, assemble on West 110th St. between Central Park West/8th Ave. and Fifth Ave.

Sen. Dean Skelos must be informed of the realities of marijuana arrests and not rely on fiction. Check out this great article featuring quotes from IJJRA's Kyung Ji Rhee.