Prisoners Legal Services of New York, established in 1976, is an independent non-profit legal services organization dedicated to pursuing justice for incarcerated individuals in New York State. With five offices strategically located near the state's 52 prisons, their experienced team of lawyers specializes in constitutional, civil rights, corrections, and administrative law, providing high-quality legal representation to indigent individuals. They investigate and advocate for improved conditions of confinement, including adequate medical and mental health care, education and vocational programming, and protection of civil and human rights, while also offering educational resources to help incarcerated individuals successfully reintegrate into their communities upon release.
Recognized and trusted by their clients, families, and loved ones, Prisoners Legal Services of New York is committed to addressing issues such as brutality, mistreatment, improper disciplinary hearings, wrongful sentencing, and denial of visitation rights. Through litigation, advocacy, and education, they strive to create a more humane criminal justice system and safeguard the civil and human rights of incarcerated New Yorkers, ensuring that their voices are heard and their needs are met.
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