Our justice system disproportionately incarcerates people of color, contributing to racial inequities and perpetuating cycles of trauma and harm in our communities.
The Trust has a history of standing up for equity and fairness, particularly for those affected by the city’s justice system. We played a pivotal role in raising the age at which young people could be prosecuted as adults in New York State and expanding programs that engage young people in activism, advocacy, and building promising futures.
Join us for a conversation with nonprofit and community leaders on how best to support young people with—or at risk of—justice involvement, while also continuing to advance systemic change.
A festive reception will follow, with food, drinks, and the opportunity to share your vision for our region’s next century. Bobby Sanabria & ¡Quarteto Aché! featuring Antoinette Montague will also be performing!
Please see below for information on transit to Bronx Music Hall.
Subway: 4/BD at Yankee Stadium + Bx6; 2/5 to 3rd Ave.-149th Street + 10 min walk
Bus: Bx 6, 13, 15, 21, 41
Metro North: Harlem Line – Melrose Station
*Please note: The Trust can assist with transportation to this event. More details to come.
Insha Rahman, Vice President for Advocacy and Partnerships, Vera Institute of Justice
Gisele Castro, CEO, exalt youth
Amy Freitag, President, The New York Community Trust
Roger Maldonado, Partner, Smith Gambrell Russell LLP; Trustee Emeritus, The Trust
Roderick Jenkins, Program Director for Promising Futures, The New York Community Trust