Citizens Against Recidivism, Inc.
Stopping the revolving door . . . .
Neither imprisonment or the life after should mean the loss of all the rights and attributes of citizenship.
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Citizens Against Recidivism, Inc. Stopping the revolving door . . . . Neither imprisonment or the life after should mean the loss of all the rights and attributes of citizenship.
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Photos from First Annual Citizens Awards
Characteristics of people on parole in NY State - 2007 Policy Recommendation to increase higher education Opportunities for people in prison
Fact Sheet on Muslims in NYS prisons
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Second Annual Citizens Awards - October 30 2008 To be a sponsor of the event go to: SPONSOR Nominations for the Citizens’ Awards Nominations are now being sought for the annual Citizens’ Awards honouring the social activism and accomplishments of formerly incarcerated people. Organised by Citizens Against Recidivism, Inc., these annual awards will be presented at the Schomburg Cultural Center on October 30, 2008. The Citizens’ Awards acknowledge the successes of formerly incarcerated people and are a public acknowledgment of the contributions these outstanding individuals have made since their release from prison. Our past honorees included recipients of doctoral degrees, leaders in educations, advocates, religious leaders, policymakers, and directors of social programs. The categories for which formerly incarcerated people are to be nominated include: 1. Spiritual Leadership 2. Research and Scholarship 3. Social Action 4. Life Time Achievement 5. Advocate of the Year 6. Freedom Fighter 7. Leadership in Education 8. Bridge Builder Award criteria Nominees should be a formerly incarcerated person who has been out of prison for at least three years (exceptional cases will be considered). Nominees should exhibit the following qualities: A nominee must be someone who currently is or has helped, made an impact or difference in the lives of other formerly incarcerated people or people who are in need of help because of their inability to address a problem or situation alone, or improved some social, political, economic, and/or environmental condition. Words and phrases that would describe a successful nominee include leader, catalyst for positive change, pioneer, founder, collaborator, innovator, strategist, or initiator. Selection process Starting August 15, 2008, Citizens Against Recidivism, Inc. will be accepting nominations that conform to the template shown below. Submitting your nomination Applications should be completed and received by 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2008. No late submissions will be accepted. Applications may be submitted by email to info@citizensinc.org with Citizens’ Awards in the subject line of your email or mailed to Citizens Against Recidivism, Inc. 137-58 Thurston Street, Springfield Gardens, New York 11413, Attention Nomination Committee. Please note that the award committee seeks to offer equal opportunity to nominees and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, age or similar attributes. The nomination To make a nomination, please insure that your submission is consistent with the following instructions. Double space submissions and please do not exceed three pages. Be sure to include the name and contact information of your nominee. Submissions should follow the template below. It is to your advantage to follow the template as a means of increasing understanding of the nominee's application. (Nominations greater than three pages will not be accepted). Template Dear Nomination Committee: Part I (at least one half-page): Describe the type of relationship and length of your personal knowledge of this individual's work and dedication. Part II: What is the organization that the individual has worked through or the organizations the person has worked with, and in what capacity? Part III: How has the individual's work helped, made an impact or difference in the lives of other formerly incarcerated people or people who are in need of help because of their inability to address a problem or situation alone or helped to improved social, political, economic, and/or environmental conditions affecting the truly disadvantaged? Part IV: Please explain which award best suits the nominee and why? Respectfully submitted Your name and affiliationCase management training workshops (coming soon)
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