Buffalo – As the CEO of Families Together in New York State, a statewide family-run organization that advocates for children with emotional, behavioral and social challenges, I applaud SUNY’s recent passage of the “Ban the Box” resolution. This initiative heeds a strong body of evidence showing that access to higher education reduces recidivism rates and increases the likelihood of successful post-incarceration transitions back into society. These outcomes ultimately foster safer communities… Read Full Opinion Here