On September 24th, coalition members will break into teams across the city and meet legislative officials in their district offices. District Day continues the conversations begun during our Advocacy Day in March on Drop the Rock’s campaign to downsize NY’s prison system.  Our aim is to show state legislators that support for closing underutilized and [...]

Dear Friend of Drop the Rock,
It is an honor to join the Public Policy Project as the Associate Director and Coordinator of Drop the Rock. My experience with the coalition has been rewarding and I am prepared to take on the challenges of this new position. My passion for policy reform is rooted in [...]

Dear Friend of Drop the Rock,
I am pleased to finally announce that we have hired the energetic and talented Denise Thomas to join the Correctional Association as the Associate Director of the Public Policy Project. Denise comes to us with a Master of Public Administration in Criminal Justice from John Jay College and 10 [...]

Dear Friends of Drop the Rock,
As you now know, I have decided to leave my position as Drop the Rock Coordinator to move to California and apply for graduate degree programs in Public Policy.  Over the past month I have thought about my time working with our campaign. Here are a few highlights which stand [...]

In April 2009, the New York State Senate voted to significantly reform the notorious Rockefeller Drug Laws after years of advocacy on the part of families, formerly incarcerated people, and community organizations.
Drop the Rock is building on these advances by expanding its proposals for reform.  Our new campaign aims to reduce the harm that incarceration has on [...]

Earlier this year, New York State voted to reform the notorious Rockefeller drug laws after years of advocacy on the part of families, formerly incarcerated individuals, and community organizations.  While we continue to call for full repeals of the laws, Drop the Rock has embarked on a new campaign to reduce New York State’s use [...]

We are gearing up to start advocating for our expanded criminal justice reform platform aimed at reducing incarceration and prison capacity in New York. A strong and meaningful name will help us gain support and recognition as we move forward with our campaign. We would like to get your ideas for a new name for [...]

Late last night, after more than five hours of heated debate, the NY State Senate voted to reform the Rockefeller Drug Laws.  The State Assembly has already passed the reform package, and Governor Paterson is expected to sign the finalized state budget shortly, which will make Rockefeller reform a reality.
Now, thousands of future felony drug [...]