Hour Children Inc.
@hourchildren.bsky.social
Hour Children is a leading provider of services to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women in New York State.
HALT Solitary report static1.squarespace.com/static/62f15... released by Correctional Association of NY
October 6, 2025 at 9:33 AM
HALT Solitary report static1.squarespace.com/static/62f15... released by Correctional Association of NY
We wish all in our community celebrating Rosh Hashanah, that begins this evening September 22nd, Shanah tovah!
September 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM
We wish all in our community celebrating Rosh Hashanah, that begins this evening September 22nd, Shanah tovah!
Practical tips will be explored to promote the wellbeing for both staff and residents, in carceral conditions....to measuring success beyond recidivism rates, at the upcoming October 26 – 31, 2025, ICPA Conference, registration now open!
September 8, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Practical tips will be explored to promote the wellbeing for both staff and residents, in carceral conditions....to measuring success beyond recidivism rates, at the upcoming October 26 – 31, 2025, ICPA Conference, registration now open!
Following their weeklong advocacy events,
@freedomagendany.bsky.social has released an updated publication, Countdown to Closing Rikers Policy Brief. with ‘key next steps’ for New York City to follow through on the legal and moral obligation to close Rikers, by 2027
@freedomagendany.bsky.social has released an updated publication, Countdown to Closing Rikers Policy Brief. with ‘key next steps’ for New York City to follow through on the legal and moral obligation to close Rikers, by 2027
September 3, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Following their weeklong advocacy events,
@freedomagendany.bsky.social has released an updated publication, Countdown to Closing Rikers Policy Brief. with ‘key next steps’ for New York City to follow through on the legal and moral obligation to close Rikers, by 2027
@freedomagendany.bsky.social has released an updated publication, Countdown to Closing Rikers Policy Brief. with ‘key next steps’ for New York City to follow through on the legal and moral obligation to close Rikers, by 2027
“The Very Narrow Bridge: A Rikers Island Siddur”one-of-a-kind siddur, features bright colors, bold text and an amalgam of Hebrew, English, Russian and Ladino prayers...
August 12, 2025 at 11:35 AM
“The Very Narrow Bridge: A Rikers Island Siddur”one-of-a-kind siddur, features bright colors, bold text and an amalgam of Hebrew, English, Russian and Ladino prayers...
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WEATHER. The heat wave in the city continues with a high of 91 today. See the full forecast at amsterdamnews.com/weather.
August 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
WEATHER. The heat wave in the city continues with a high of 91 today. See the full forecast at amsterdamnews.com/weather.
The disproportionate financial burden, by loved ones, previously funding accounts for collect call rates as high as 24 cents per minute, will now be ended, as effective August 1st, calls will be free, enabling strengthening family bonds, especially for mothers with their children.
July 31, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The disproportionate financial burden, by loved ones, previously funding accounts for collect call rates as high as 24 cents per minute, will now be ended, as effective August 1st, calls will be free, enabling strengthening family bonds, especially for mothers with their children.
Congratulations, to all New York Public Schools and the Department of Correction program 63 high school graduates, a success story worthy of acknowledgement and praise, givien conditions while detained, as youths in Rikers Island, awaiting your cases to be adjudicated by the courts.
July 18, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Congratulations, to all New York Public Schools and the Department of Correction program 63 high school graduates, a success story worthy of acknowledgement and praise, givien conditions while detained, as youths in Rikers Island, awaiting your cases to be adjudicated by the courts.
The @council.nyc.gov is “Set to Pass Bill Mandating Disclosure of Rikers Deaths”reports @thecity.nyc
July 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The @council.nyc.gov is “Set to Pass Bill Mandating Disclosure of Rikers Deaths”reports @thecity.nyc
NYS DOCCS has announced Bedford Hills C F visiting and family reunion program changes effective the week of July 14, 2025: doccs.ny.gov/visitation-u...
Visitation Updates 7.07.25
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July 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
NYS DOCCS has announced Bedford Hills C F visiting and family reunion program changes effective the week of July 14, 2025: doccs.ny.gov/visitation-u...
This week Mayor Adams and Speaker Adams Reached a 'Handshake Agreement' for an On-Time Fiscal Year 2026 Budget that will provide additional resources for Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) services and Reentry support ($32.4 million).
June 28, 2025 at 12:35 PM
This week Mayor Adams and Speaker Adams Reached a 'Handshake Agreement' for an On-Time Fiscal Year 2026 Budget that will provide additional resources for Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) services and Reentry support ($32.4 million).
Congratulations, Class of 2025!!!
June 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Congratulations, Class of 2025!!!
~ Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus @https://bphacaucus.com/robert-brooks-blueprint-for-justice-reform?fbclid=IwY2xjawKwEYpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETBkZnFXcndyTmRvRTdzZnA1AR4gv66J60pAK3BR4v9TWkaHDv-5vy80_H8dINMa48y_SQlMKDAZ5Ro63YZW8Q_aem_iP5AdBUI2tHFAsZwGiGpdA
ROBERT BROOKS BLUEPRINT FOR JUSTICE & REFORM — Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus
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June 6, 2025 at 6:29 PM
~ Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus @https://bphacaucus.com/robert-brooks-blueprint-for-justice-reform?fbclid=IwY2xjawKwEYpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETBkZnFXcndyTmRvRTdzZnA1AR4gv66J60pAK3BR4v9TWkaHDv-5vy80_H8dINMa48y_SQlMKDAZ5Ro63YZW8Q_aem_iP5AdBUI2tHFAsZwGiGpdA
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Joint Public Hearing: Safety of Persons in Custody, Transparency, and Accountability within State Correctional FacilitiesLegislative Office Building
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Joint Public Hearing: Safety of Persons in Custody, Transparency, and Accountability within State Correctional FacilitiesLegislative Office Building
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WILL LIVE STREAM
May 14, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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Joint Public Hearing: Safety of Persons in Custody, Transparency, and Accountability within State Correctional FacilitiesLegislative Office Building
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WILL LIVE STREAM
Joint Public Hearing: Safety of Persons in Custody, Transparency, and Accountability within State Correctional FacilitiesLegislative Office Building
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WILL LIVE STREAM
Have you registered yet?
May 13, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Have you registered yet?
In a 77-page ruling Judge Swain orders ~ Outside Official Will Take Over Deadly Rikers Island Jail, www.nytimes.com/2025/05/13/n...
Outside Official Will Take Over Deadly Rikers Island Jail, Judge Orders
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May 13, 2025 at 5:16 PM
In a 77-page ruling Judge Swain orders ~ Outside Official Will Take Over Deadly Rikers Island Jail, www.nytimes.com/2025/05/13/n...
Join the @cityharvestnyc.bsky.social team campaign! #WeAreCityHarvest
May 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Join the @cityharvestnyc.bsky.social team campaign! #WeAreCityHarvest
With the budget finally passed advocates are pushing for the Elder Parole bill, which would allow state prison incarcerated over 55 who have served more than 15 years of their sentence to apply for parole. The legislation has majority support in the state Senate.
May 12, 2025 at 9:06 PM
With the budget finally passed advocates are pushing for the Elder Parole bill, which would allow state prison incarcerated over 55 who have served more than 15 years of their sentence to apply for parole. The legislation has majority support in the state Senate.
Our Mother's Day auction is live! secure.qgiv.com/event/hourch...
May 10, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Our Mother's Day auction is live! secure.qgiv.com/event/hourch...
Join the May 20th, People's Campaign for Parole Justice, statewide grassroots coalition Parole Justice advocacy day in the New York State Capitol in Albany!
May 5, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Join the May 20th, People's Campaign for Parole Justice, statewide grassroots coalition Parole Justice advocacy day in the New York State Capitol in Albany!
Read the latest Hudson Valley Living magazine ~ with our ad featuring our Host Family Summer Program ~ and register for our May 14th information session!
May 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Read the latest Hudson Valley Living magazine ~ with our ad featuring our Host Family Summer Program ~ and register for our May 14th information session!
