The End Prison Violence (EPV) campaign commemorates the first annual Day of Remembrance for Robert Brooks, who died one year ago at the hands of correctional officers. The event, held at the Arbor Hill Public Library in Albany on December 9, aims to honor those impacted by violence within the New York prison system while advocating for critical reforms to be signed by Governor Kathy Hochul.
With the Omnibus Prison Reform Package (A8871/S8415) on the table, activists call for immediate action to address systemic brutality and ensure accountability in state correctional facilities. Key figures, including Assemblywoman Gabriella Romero, emphasize that this reform is vital to end the neglect and abuse faced by inmates, shedding light on the urgent need for change in New York’s penal system.
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