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http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/11/us/rethinking-solitary-confinement.html?_r=3&hpw

Prisons Rethink Isolation, Saving Money, Lives and Sanity A growing number of states are rethinking the use of long-term isolation and re-evaluating how many inmates require the punishment that’s been long opposed by humanitarian groups.

Diana Ortiz, Associate Director, was chosen to be an Honorary Madrina at El Museo's 35th Annual Three Kings Day Parade. Ms. Ortiz, along with other chosen individuals, led the parade through the streets of El Barrio. She was truly honored to be a Madrina!

Following the joint collaboration between the Hostos Criminal Justice Club, the Public Administration Unit at Hostos Community College and Exodus Transitional Community, Inc. that took place last Tuesday, our Executive Director, Julio Medina and Associate Director, Diana Ortiz will be on Assistant Professor Howard Jordan’s radio show! Last week’s lecture included a talk by Diana Ortiz, whose real life story is a testament of the fortitude of the human spirit and the quest to a better life. Don’t forget to tune in!

Details:
Date: Tomorrow, December 2nd
Time: 3-4pm
Radio Station: WBAI 99.5 FM

Every day, we work with people that have insurmountable challenges. No matter what type of problem we face in our lives, we really need to take the time to be thankful. Thankful that we are not in prison today, that we are not addicted today, that we are alive, that we have food to nourish our bodies. Yesterday, at ETC, we did just that – we prayed to God for everything that we are thankful for; we embraced one another and shared a meal together. We may not be exactly where we want to be today but we still have the opportunity and the wherewithal to get up and do it again tomorrow. After every dark night, there is a brighter day filled with hope.

P.S. We are not on anyone’s count!

Every day, we work with people that have insurmountable challenges. No matter what type of problem we face in our lives, we really need to take the time to be thankful. Thankful that we are not in prison today, that we are not addicted today, that we are alive, that we have food to nourish our bodies. Yesterday, at ETC, we did just that – we prayed to God for everything that we are thankful for; we embraced one another and shared a meal together. We may not be exactly where we want to be today but we still have the opportunity and the wherewithal to get up and do it again tomorrow. After every dark night, there is a brighter day filled with hope.

P.S. We are not on anyone’s count!

Check out our feature on WWOR MY9 that aired yesterday night! Please feel free to leave any comments. www.etcny.org

African American Men & Prison It's a special report on minority men and prison. Getting back on their feet after doing time is often just as hard as the years spent behind bars.

A presidential election year is fast approaching - Stand Up Against Felony Disenfranchisement!

The Risks of Permanent Punishment - Room for Debate Loss of rights is a vestige of outdated ideas of civil death, which have no place in modern America. By Leonard Noisette.

Dear Friends,

Please remember our Thanksgiving Feast that will take place on November 22 @ 2 p.m. Don't forget to join us :)

Our Associate Director, Diana Ortiz, and our Employment Team accompanied several of our participants to Congressman Charles Rangel’s Career Fair yesterday at The City College of New York. The Career Fair, hosted by Congressman Rangel, connected job seekers to over 80 hiring organizations, including Microsoft, Walmart, MTA, CBS, New York Life Insurance, NY State Police, Hertz, Delta Airlines, Estee Lauder, JP Morgan, AMC, Autozone, Peace Corps and many others. All of our participants were grateful for the opportunity and excited to meet with various employers.
For more information, please visit: http://rangel.house.gov/rangel-career-fair.shtml

To learn more about our organization, visit us on the web: www.etcny.org.