PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Reggie Chapman, Director of Policy at The Fortune Society
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Reggie Chapman, Director of Policy at The Fortune Society and a formerly incarcerated individual, testified in support of several bills aimed at improving conditions and transparency in NYC jails. Chapman emphasized the importance of humane treatment, proper notification procedures, and maintaining family connections for incarcerated individuals.
- Supported Intros 423, 412, 1023, and 152
- Highlighted the need for transparent investigations into deaths in custody
- Stressed the importance of notifying emergency contacts during health emergencies
- Advocated for an online visitation scheduling system to maintain family ties and improve reentry outcomes
Reggie Chapman
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Thank you, chairs, nerves, nurses, and members of both the committees, all criminal justice, and hospitals for giving me the opportunity to testify before city council.
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My name is Betsy Chapman.
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I am the director of policy at the forces society, David Rothenberg, City of Republic Policy.
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I'm also forming CrossFit ProGen who spent 25 years in a criminal legal system.
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Since my release, I've obtained an imputation epidemiology and health policy and practice.
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The combination of my lived experience and not gonna be training have gonna be a unique lens to assess TOC's responsibility.
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Superfiling costs really people with adequate health services, appropriate emergency care, and con and connections with their loved ones.
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The force in society supports Infos 423, 412, 1023, and 152.
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Passing an intro 423 is a matter of morality, humanity, and public health.
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And less than 3 years, thirty two people have data and why c gels are shown after their release.
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These are not just the cystics, but our fellow New Yorkers, family stories, and the right to be treated with dignity and the wake of their doubts.
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When someone dies on any circumstances, we must have policies in place to investigate these inconveniences and report findings with transparency which ultimately demonstrates respect for human life.
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Unfortunately, these measures were not in place, but the numerous people who died under these conditions most most recently, which were Charisma Jones and Anthony Jordan.
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And mandating transparent investigations, this law ensures that public institutions adhere to basic human rights, standards, holds governments accountable, and reestablishes community trust which enhances public safety.
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Passing engine 412 is a more imperative and cost really people lack control over their environment and depend on DOT to provide them with basic health care, safety, and a humane environment.
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The stress of confinement and the lack of support makes the more vulnerable to mental health crises, self harm, and serious physical injury.
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The government has the obligation to give the people under this control, incarcerated people in particular face limited autonomy, social isolation, and our increased risk for violence and health disparities.
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Therefore, DOC has an ethical duty to properly notify the emergency and legal contacts when they experience the health emergency.
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Andrew 412 will also prevent those who experience this from suffering and silence and give them an opportunity to receive care and assistance that they need and deserve.
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Passing itch of 1223, in particular, is critical to addressing issues of humanity, reentry, and public health establishing an online business schedule system at baseline assist incarcerated people in maintaining family ties and community connections.
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These things increased the likelihood of successful reentry, which is associated with reduced recidivism, and safety communities.
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Thank you for allowing my testimony.
