How we're bringing about change

• Advocacy, Analysis & Policy Solutions

  We work with other advocates to promote policies that support formerly incarcerated New Yorkers seeking to re-connect to family life, work, and their communities.

  • Reentry Initiatives
  • NY Reentry Roundtable
  • Legal Advocacy

• Programs & Services

  CSS operates a trio of volunteer-based programs to build skills and support second chances for adults and youth involved with the criminal justice system.

  • Reentry Services & Youth Mentoring

• Impacts

  Our work has resulted in important gains for people with conviction histories as they endeavor to move forward with their lives.

  • Richard’s story
  • Lamar’s story
  • Removing Barriers to Reentry