Justice Resources
in New York City
helpNYC believes regardless of a person's experience with the criminal justice system in New York City, they deserve to be heard, treated fairly, and have every possibility to recover and thrive. A history of experience with the criminal justice system does not negate the opportunity for growth or ability to recover and live a productive, engaged, and full life.
helpNYC has collected the following resources for those who have experience with the criminal justice system to help them in their recovery and reentry to society.
Legal Representation
Good Call provides a 24/7 arrest support hotline that prevents individuals from having their rights violated because they can't afford a private lawyer when they are arrested.
Services Offered
Provides legal representation once an arrest happens to ensure initial rights are not violated.
Provides legal support in evoking rights at the time of arrest.
Will assist in a case transfer to a public defender or private attorney for arraignment.
Eligibility
Those who are arrested in New York City boroughs of The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island regardless of residency.
Self or family member referrals only.
Requirements
A Criminal arrest in New York City
Restrictions
First 72 hours of legal representation only.
Rentry Programs
Justice Initiatives Program
at Housing Works
9:00a - 5:00p
Positive Health Project
301 West 37th Street, 5th Floor
New York, New York 10018
Midtown West, Manhattan
email | 917.577.1664
Listing ID: 2589977297
The Housing Works Justice Initiatives Program is a collaboration between Housing Works Inc. and the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) to provide comprehensive, holistic pre-release and post-release reentry services to individuals returning to the five borough communities following incarceration.
Services Offered
Identification and Document retrieval
Benefits Access and Recertification
Referrals to Health & Wellness Programs
Skills Groups
Vocational Training, Mentoring, and Placement
Educational Training
Case Management
Eligibility
Contact with the criminal justice or legal system in the last five years.
Requirements
Self, program, or attorney referral
18 years of age or older
Released from Rikers Island or a New York State Correctional Facility.
Restrictions
Must be engaged with case management and health services within Housing Works after enrollment.
Alternatives to Incarceration
Alternatives to Incarceration
at Housing Works
Program Sites
Harlem
East New York
email | 917.577.1664
Listing ID: 2589837479
The Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) Program is a collaboration between Housing Works Inc. and the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) to provide jail-bound individuals 18 years of age and
older with court-mandated comprehensive, holistic behavioral health services through Brooklyn and Manhattan Criminal and Supreme Courts. The behavioral health services are provided through Housing Works Inc. Article 28 OASAS clinics.
Eligibility
18 years of age and older
Program participant must be in pre-trial, pre-plea, or post-disposition
Requirements
Attorney must make referral, no self-refferals accepted.
Open Cases in Brooklyn or Manhattan or reside in Brooklyn or Manhattan and have cases in other boroughs.
Restrictions
Sex offense cannot be the top charge.
Mental Health Programs
Appointment Scheduling
Walk-ins welcome
Call or Email to Schedule
Mobile Services Available
Insurance & Payments
Medicaid (Straight & Managed)
Medicare (Straight & Managed)
Private Insurance
Out-of-Network
Sliding Scale
No one will be turned away for the inability to pay.
Listing ID: 3507259055
Program Summary
The CONNECT Program innovative approach to connecting those in need of mental health services to the help they deserve.
This CONNECT Program provides services to individuals that have been incarcerated and live with mental health challenges.
Services Provided
Mental Health Services
Medication Evaluations and Management
Group Therapy
Individual Therapy
Anger Management
Art Therapy
Care Coordination
Housing Assistance
HRA 2010E
Benefits Navigation
Employment and Education Support
Requirements
Incarceration history
Mental Health Challenges or Diagnosis
Registration
Proof of Residence
Photo Identification
Restrictions
Ages 18+
Bronx Residents Only
ADA Accessible
Yes, fully
Transportation
BUS: Bx 18 to Macombs Rd/Goble Pl
SUBWAY: 4 Train to Mt. Eden
Law Enforcement Misconduct
Civilian Complaint Review Board
City of New York100 Church Street, 10th Floor
New York, New York 10007
Financial District, Manhattan
Program Hours
Phone:
24/7
Online:
24/7
In-person:
Monday - Friday, 9:00a - 5:00p
311
Program Summary
The New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) is an independent agency. It is empowered to receive, investigate, mediate, hear, make findings, and recommend action on complaints against New York City police officers alleging the use of excessive or unnecessary force, abuse of authority, discourtesy, or the use of offensive language. The Board’s investigative staff, composed entirely of civilian employees, conducts investigations in an impartial fashion. The Board forwards its findings to the police commissioner.
Program Details
Investigates, mediates, and makes recommended actions on on complaints against New York City police officers alleging the use of excessive or unnecessary force, abuse of authority, discourtesy, or the use of offensive language.
Program Requirements
None
Program Restrictions
None
Transportation
BUS: M55 to Church St/Vessy St or M22 to Broadway/Warren St or M9 to Park Row & Beekman St
SUBWAY: A,C,E trains to Chambers St or 2,3 trains to Park Place or R,W to City Hall Station
ADA Accessible
Yes, fully
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