Press Releases & Policy Statements
In an effort to inform the public as part of its mandate, the Correctional Association of New York issues Press Releases & Policy Statements following prison monitoring visits, the publication of an issue-based reports, and on policy impacting incarcerated individuals and staff in New York. To access these materials, please see below.
Correctional Association of New York Releases Report on Wallkill Correctional Facility
Brooklyn, NY - The Correctional Association of New York (CANY) has released a Post Visit Briefing report on Wallkill Correctional Facility, a medium-security prison for men located in Ulster County, NY. Opened in 1933, Wallkill is the oldest continuously operating medium-security prison in New York. The report details findings from interviews with incarcerated individuals, analysis of administrative data, meetings with staff, and observations made by CANY during a monitoring visit in February 2024.
Sunshine Week: CANY Data Update Exposes Need for Transparency
New York, NY – In observance of Sunshine Week, a national initiative dedicated to the principles of open government and public access to information, the Correctional Association of New York (CANY) today announced an update to its public dashboard of New York State prison data, providing the latest available information on key indicators including the incarcerated population and deaths in custody. The updated dashboard includes data on the incarcerated population and deaths in prisons through March 1, 2025.
New Public Dashboard Tracks Workers’ Compensation Claims, Promoting Transparency & Accountability
New Public Dashboard Tracks Workers’ Compensation Claims, Promoting Transparency & Accountability
CANY Releases Recommendations to Improve Safety, Institutional Culture, and Conditions in New York State Prisons
BROOKLYN, NY – The Correctional Association of New York (CANY) today released CANY’s Recommendations to Improve Safety, Institutional Culture, and Living & Working Conditions within DOCCS Facilities. These recommendations, based on extensive on-the-ground monitoring, interviews with incarcerated individuals and staff, and data analysis, provides a critical assessment of the challenges facing New York's prisons and offers concrete solutions to address persistent challenges and opportunities for improvement within New York State prisons.
New Report Sheds Light on New York’s Implementation of a Promising Harm Reduction Approach to Substance Use in Prisons
BROOKLYN, NY – Today, the Correctional Association of New York (CANY) released a new report on the implementation of a program for the use of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), also known as the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for incarcerated people in New York prisons.
New York Health Foundation & Correctional Association of New York Spotlight Food Challenges: Expert Discuss Solutions
New York, NY – As many New Yorkers prepare to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, the New York Health Foundation (NYHealth) hosted a virtual panel discussion to review food and nutrition within New York State’s prisons, along with the public health and policy context. The discussion explored the findings of a new CANY report and investigated challenges incarcerated individuals face in accessing nutritious and culturally appropriate food. Experts discussed solutions to improve food quality and promote healthier outcomes for this vulnerable population
