Jul 19, 2016 | In the News
NYS –A quarterly roundup of articles from SAMHSA’s continuously updated newsletter. This edition covers Accommodating Mental Illness in the Workplace, Traumatic Events, PTSD, and Adult Health Challenges, and Criminal Justice to Behavioral Health… Read Full Edition...
Jun 13, 2016 | In the News
Albany, NY – The state Senate has moved to stiffen penalties for such things as pointing a laser at an aircraft, abusing animals and assisting in a prisoner escape. That’s fine, but lawmakers also need to ensure the criminal justice system treats the poor and the...
Jun 13, 2016 | In the News
Albany, NY – Families Together CEO Paige Pierce discusses the Raise the Age issue winding its way through the state legislature, the opioid crisis in the state and Timothy’s Law. Families Together in New York State is a family-run organization that represents families...
Jun 8, 2016 | In the News
Albany, NY – The state Senate has moved to stiffen penalties for such things as pointing a laser at an aircraft, abusing animals and assisting in a prisoner escape. That’s fine, but lawmakers also need to ensure the criminal justice system treats the poor and the...
Jan 13, 2016 | In the News
Albany, NY – In response to the Raise the Age legislation in Governor Cuomo’s budget and its inclusion in his State of the State priorities, a coalition of law enforcement experts, unions, clergy and children’s advocates expressed hope that the final budget would...
Dec 23, 2015 | In the News
Albany, NY – Governor Cuomo on Tuesday signed an executive order to move 16 and 17 year old inmates out of adult prisons. It’s something he promised to do after the legislature did not take up the broader raise the age legislation during this year’s session. Advocates...
