The March edition of Building Bridges has been issued by the Prison Action Network.
*** This edition of Building Bridges is dedicated to the memory of Jerry Balone, who died unexpectedly in his sleep on March 13. ***
Prison Action Network's brief summary is given below. Please see Building Bridges for full details, ways to help and get involved.
1. An apology repository exists but who knows how to find it? Do you?
2. Legislation reports: the Senate Committee on Crime Victims, Crime and Correction, with Senator Patrick Gallivan as Chair, met on Wednesday March 13, to consider 11 bills. A video recording of their meeting is given here.
3. The call to end extreme isolation as a punishment is attracting more attention every day.
4. Parole news includes December 2012 statistics, 2012 summary pt.2, an update on the Thwaites case, and changes to the leadership of DOCCS and the Parole Board.
The Thwaites decision was avoided: the issue is moot. In 2011, Orange County Supreme Court Justice Lawrence Ecker ruled in the case of Douglas Thwaites that the revision of Executive Law 259 (c) not only required the parole board to put more weight on the rehabilitation of the inmate rather than the instant offense, but he also applied the revision retroactively. The Attorney General's Office urged the Appellate Division, Second Department, to overturn the ruling. Mr. Thwaites was released before the issue was decided and not for the first time, a challenge to parole's functioning was declared moot and thereby avoided. (From CURE-NY's Winter 2013 Newsletter.)
Changes in the leadership of DOCCS and the Parole Board:
DOCCS Commissioner Brian Fischer is retiring at the end of April.
Andrea Evans announced at a Public Safety Hearing that February 6 2013 was her last day as Chair of the Parole Board, but did not clarify whether she would be staying on as a Board Member. The Prison Action Network has heard that she will continue to serve in her role as Chair until replaced by the Governor.
5. Adolescent minds are not receiving the guidance needed, says Corey Parks of SNUG.
6. Appropriate prison programming may be a reality to Fischer, but not to some intended recipients, who explain.
7. Work for Success takes its show on the road, but where does the rubber meet the road?
8. RECONNECT offers job training to women recently released from prison.
9. Job Fair invites formerly incarcerated people to explore opportunities for a second chance.
10. Prison poetry project features former participants and a panel to demonstrate the value of art in rehabilitation.
11. Veterans' Memorial Day weekend retreat and symposium will combine rest and relaxation with efforts to provide better services for incarcerated veterans.
12. Please see Reentry Resource Center: New York's calendar for details of other meetings and events.
13. Black history and culture film series every Thursday in Albany, NY.
14. Knitting supplies are needed at Woodbourne Correctional Facility.
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March 15, 2013
February 15, 2013
Building Bridges - February 2013 edition
The February edition of Building Bridges has been issued by the Prison Action Network.
Their brief summary is given below. Please see Building Bridges for full details and ways to help.
1. Legislation: update on the SAFE Parole Act; bills that were voted on by the NYS Senate Crime Victims, Crime and Correction Committee at their meeting on February 6.
2. Parole News: a summary of 2012 releases. At the NYS Budget hearings on Public Safety on February 6, 2013 it was announced that Parole Board Chair Andrea Evans' term had expired. It is not clear whether she will stay on until her replacement is named and/or if she will be remaining as a Commissioner.
3. Veterans Day weekend conference, When Johnny Comes Marching Home...and Gets Arrested - From Honor to Dishonor and Back, will focus on the special needs of incarcerated War Veterans.
4. A Prison Is Not a Nursing Home: The Incarceration of the Elderly in New York State, a report by the New York State Prisoner Justice Network. The NYS Prisoner Justice Network calls on readers to build a strong movement with a clear message: people in prison, like those on the outside, deserve respect and decent care in their old age, and elders who pose no danger to the community should be released.
5. An invitation to join a group of advocates on March 2 to discuss the release of ageing people from prison.
6. Job opportunities for people with criminal histories and a good education.
7. Corey Parks is now working for Harlem SNUG, and shares with readers what SNUG is and does.
8. The Reentry Roundtable on February 20 will focus on legislative proposals that address barriers to effective reentry. Anita Marton and Kate Rubin will be the guest speakers.
9. An evening of film and theater on February 27 will make a case for providing access to higher education for people in prison.
10. Prison Voices Project, airing on WGXC, 90.7 FM, has a new time slot and a website. The producer is reaching out to incarcerated artists for a website logo.
11. Albany's Center for Law and Justice is presenting a ten week film series, starting on February 21, to present the story of the African American presence and experience in the Americas.
12. SAVE the dates! On April 5 and 6, Columbia University students will be presenting their third annual Criminal Justice Conference. Don't miss an event that gets better every year!
13. Visit the reentry.net/ny calendar for more events in your area.
Their brief summary is given below. Please see Building Bridges for full details and ways to help.
1. Legislation: update on the SAFE Parole Act; bills that were voted on by the NYS Senate Crime Victims, Crime and Correction Committee at their meeting on February 6.
2. Parole News: a summary of 2012 releases. At the NYS Budget hearings on Public Safety on February 6, 2013 it was announced that Parole Board Chair Andrea Evans' term had expired. It is not clear whether she will stay on until her replacement is named and/or if she will be remaining as a Commissioner.
3. Veterans Day weekend conference, When Johnny Comes Marching Home...and Gets Arrested - From Honor to Dishonor and Back, will focus on the special needs of incarcerated War Veterans.
4. A Prison Is Not a Nursing Home: The Incarceration of the Elderly in New York State, a report by the New York State Prisoner Justice Network. The NYS Prisoner Justice Network calls on readers to build a strong movement with a clear message: people in prison, like those on the outside, deserve respect and decent care in their old age, and elders who pose no danger to the community should be released.
5. An invitation to join a group of advocates on March 2 to discuss the release of ageing people from prison.
6. Job opportunities for people with criminal histories and a good education.
7. Corey Parks is now working for Harlem SNUG, and shares with readers what SNUG is and does.
8. The Reentry Roundtable on February 20 will focus on legislative proposals that address barriers to effective reentry. Anita Marton and Kate Rubin will be the guest speakers.
9. An evening of film and theater on February 27 will make a case for providing access to higher education for people in prison.
10. Prison Voices Project, airing on WGXC, 90.7 FM, has a new time slot and a website. The producer is reaching out to incarcerated artists for a website logo.
11. Albany's Center for Law and Justice is presenting a ten week film series, starting on February 21, to present the story of the African American presence and experience in the Americas.
12. SAVE the dates! On April 5 and 6, Columbia University students will be presenting their third annual Criminal Justice Conference. Don't miss an event that gets better every year!
13. Visit the reentry.net/ny calendar for more events in your area.
December 23, 2011
Transitional Accountability Plans (TAP) and Risk and Needs Assessment (COMPAS)
Extract from Building Bridges, December 2011:
Transitional Accountability Plans (TAP) and Risk and Needs Assessment (COMPAS)
From the testimony of Andrea Evans, Chairwoman of the Board of Parole, before the Assembly Committee on Correction, Nov 10, 2011, we gained some further insight into how TAP and Risk and Needs Assessments will be used in parole decisions. The following information is from her written testimony to the Committee.
The Board has been working closely with the DOCCS in developing the TAP instrument. It will be the instrument that measures the rehabilitation of persons appearing before the Board, as well as their likelihood of success in the community when released. Each member of the Board has received training in the use of both the TAP instrument and a risk and needs instrument known as the COMPAS instrument. Currently the use of these instruments is being piloted in 3 correctional facilities for the purpose of establishing appropriate conditions of supervision. When the pilot phase is concluded, the Board will use them to assess the appropriateness of an inmate’s release to community supervision. Because the TAP instrument reflects an inmate’s overall effort toward his or her rehabilitation while incarcerated and draws upon information closely associated with their risk of re-offending, and their needs in order to become successful, the Board’s written procedures will call for the use and careful consideration of these documents.
As an interim measure, I have instructed the Board to use the TAP instrument where and when it has been prepared for a parole eligible inmate. I have emphasized that when the Board considers an inmate for parole, they must ascertain what steps he or he has taken toward their rehabilitation and the likelihood of their success once released to community supervision.
The one function that has been transferred from the Board to DOCCS is the granting of certificates of relief and certificates of good conduct. Last year the Board granted 1,695 such certificates. DOCCS has granted 1,581 since April 2011.
See also:
Andrea W. Evans' memorandum to the Members of the Board of Parole, dated October 5 2011, regarding the recent amendment to Executive Law §259-c(4).
In the memorandum she gives details of the COMPAS Risk and Needs Assessment tool and the TAP instrument, and lists the statutory criteria to be considered by the Board. She states: "Please know that the standard for assessing the appropriateness for release, as well as the statutory criteria you must consider has not changed through the aforementioned legislation."
She ends the memorandum by giving the following instruction to the Board: " Therefore, in your consideration of the statutory criteria set forth in Executive Law §259-i(2)(c)(A)(i) through (viii), you must ascertain what steps an inmate has taken toward their rehabilitation and the likelihood of their success once released to parole supervision. In this regard, any steps taken by an inmate toward effecting their rehabilitation, in addition to all aspects of their proposed release plan, are to be discussed with the inmate during the course of their interview and considered in your deliberations."
Transitional Accountability Plans (TAP) and Risk and Needs Assessment (COMPAS)
From the testimony of Andrea Evans, Chairwoman of the Board of Parole, before the Assembly Committee on Correction, Nov 10, 2011, we gained some further insight into how TAP and Risk and Needs Assessments will be used in parole decisions. The following information is from her written testimony to the Committee.
The Board has been working closely with the DOCCS in developing the TAP instrument. It will be the instrument that measures the rehabilitation of persons appearing before the Board, as well as their likelihood of success in the community when released. Each member of the Board has received training in the use of both the TAP instrument and a risk and needs instrument known as the COMPAS instrument. Currently the use of these instruments is being piloted in 3 correctional facilities for the purpose of establishing appropriate conditions of supervision. When the pilot phase is concluded, the Board will use them to assess the appropriateness of an inmate’s release to community supervision. Because the TAP instrument reflects an inmate’s overall effort toward his or her rehabilitation while incarcerated and draws upon information closely associated with their risk of re-offending, and their needs in order to become successful, the Board’s written procedures will call for the use and careful consideration of these documents.
As an interim measure, I have instructed the Board to use the TAP instrument where and when it has been prepared for a parole eligible inmate. I have emphasized that when the Board considers an inmate for parole, they must ascertain what steps he or he has taken toward their rehabilitation and the likelihood of their success once released to community supervision.
The one function that has been transferred from the Board to DOCCS is the granting of certificates of relief and certificates of good conduct. Last year the Board granted 1,695 such certificates. DOCCS has granted 1,581 since April 2011.
See also:
Andrea W. Evans' memorandum to the Members of the Board of Parole, dated October 5 2011, regarding the recent amendment to Executive Law §259-c(4).
In the memorandum she gives details of the COMPAS Risk and Needs Assessment tool and the TAP instrument, and lists the statutory criteria to be considered by the Board. She states: "Please know that the standard for assessing the appropriateness for release, as well as the statutory criteria you must consider has not changed through the aforementioned legislation."
She ends the memorandum by giving the following instruction to the Board: " Therefore, in your consideration of the statutory criteria set forth in Executive Law §259-i(2)(c)(A)(i) through (viii), you must ascertain what steps an inmate has taken toward their rehabilitation and the likelihood of their success once released to parole supervision. In this regard, any steps taken by an inmate toward effecting their rehabilitation, in addition to all aspects of their proposed release plan, are to be discussed with the inmate during the course of their interview and considered in your deliberations."
January 03, 2011
Felony Convictions of Parole Releasees at 10-year Low
Felony Convictions of Parole Releasees at 10-year Low
Less than 3 percent of releasees returned State Prison for committing a new felony
For Immediate Release: Thursday, December 30
Andrea W. Evans, Chairwoman of the New York State Board of Parole and Chief Executive Officer of the Division of Parole today announced that the percentage of releasees returned to State Prison for committing a new crime has declined 40 percent over the past decade.
“The Division of Parole has two main objectives – to enhance public safety and to successfully transition former offenders back to their community after release from prison,” Ms. Evans said. “The fact that fewer releasees are committing new crimes is great news for the public and a testament to the tight supervision and careful mentoring provided by our parole officers. In fiscal year 2009-10, New York State Parole Officers made more than a half million home visits, conducted 151,038 on-site drug tests and collected nearly $1.1 million in supervision fees.”
In an annual report submitted today to Governor David A. Paterson and legislative leaders and posted to the Division’s website (www.parole.state.ny.us), Ms. Evans noted that while the rate of releasees returned to prison for a new conviction has decreased from 3.7 percent in 2000-01 to 2.6 percent in 2009-10, the percentage of releasees returned for violating the conditions of their release has increased over the same period from 13.2 percent to 15.9 percent. In other words, Ms. Evans said, while the percentage of releasees returned to prison has increased, the percentage of parolees returned for committing a new crime has decreased.
“When a person on parole violates the conditions of release in a significant way, or repeatedly refuses to abide by the reasonable restrictions imposed by the Board of Parole and the parole officer, it can indicate that the individual is slipping and is not ready to return to society and live a crime-free life,” Ms. Evans said. “While we do not look for excuses to send someone back to prison and would much prefer to transform the individual into a law-abiding, tax-paying member of society if we can do so without compromising the public safety, the Division of Parole does not hesitate to violate those who cannot or will not play by the rules.”
According to the annual report, during FY 2009-10, only 1,515 releasees - fewer than 3 percent of those under supervision - were imprisoned as a result of a new felony conviction. Releasees accounted for 3.1 percent of all arrests New York State in 2009 (4.5 percent of all felonies and 2.5 percent of all misdemeanors), the last year for which full-year statistics are available, according to the report. That is the lowest rate for at least a decade.
The report also shows that the Board of Parole in FY 2009-10 granted release to 40 percent of the eligible inmates, but only to 22 percent of those being considered for parole for the first time. Nine percent of the violent felony offenders and 3 percent of the sex offenders eligible for parole were released to parole supervision.
Additionally, the report shows that 92 percent of the releasee population is male, more than half is comprised of African American individuals, and 74 percent are either African American or Hispanic. Additionally, alcohol and substance abuse issues are very common among releasees: Nearly half of the population has a history of alcohol abuse, and 67 percent have a history of drug abuse.
Chairwoman Evans noted the Division’s commitment to helping releasees make a successful transition to the community.
“Our Re-entry Services unit works closely with localities throughout the state to facilitate access to housing, benefits and support services,” Ms. Evans said. “The unit has developed referral sources for housing, substance abuse prevention services, anger management, domestic violence counseling, mental health counseling, medical services, mentoring, employment and many other services needed by releasees. In the past year, the number of releases to homeless shelters in New York City have been decreased dramatically, from 31 percent to 16 percent.”
In 2010, the Division of Parole, which was established on July 1, 1930, marked its 80th anniversary of public service to the people of New York State.
December 22, 2010
Cop-Killers Not Gaming System
Cop-Killers Not Gaming System
PBA's 'Parole-Shopping' Claim An Urban Legend
By ANDREA W. EVANS
Published in The Chief, Letters to the Editor, December 10, 2010
Patrolmen's Benevolent Association President Patrick J. Lynch has gotten a lot of mileage in the media in recent weeks (see The Chief, Dec. 3 issue: "PBA: Stop Cop Killers' Parole-Shopping") with the allegation that cop-killing inmates are gaming the parole system by postponing their interviews until they get a panel to their liking. Unfortunately, Mr. Lynch is factually inaccurate.
In support of his argument, Mr. Lynch cites five inmates (four named in last week's article in The Chief and another cited to the New York Daily News) whom he accuses of "parole-commissioner shopping," contending that each of them was able to postpone a scheduled appearance before the Parole Board in an apparent effort to stack the deck in their favor. I reviewed each of those cases and found that none of the individuals requested a postponement.
Here are the facts:
Samuel Hamilton—Mr. Hamilton's initial interview was postponed, but the postponement was not at his request. Mr. Hamilton was hospitalized and physically unavailable to attend the interview. When he did subsequently appear, Mr. Hamilton was denied parole.
Lawrence Harris—We have no record of Mr. Harris ever receiving a postponement. He has appeared before the parole board nine times, and was denied each time. He remains in prison.
Steven Chirse, Ronnie Bush and Rodney Bailey—Interviews for these three inmates were postponed, but not at the request of the inmates. The Parole Board postponed the matters because the record was incomplete and the sentencing minutes had not arrived. At rescheduled interviews, and after the Parole Board had an opportunity to review the sentencing judge's comments, all three were detained and remain imprisoned.
Mr. Lynch's allegation in the media of "rampant Parole Commissioner shopping" and his contention that "cop killers are 'forum-shopping' by adjourning their scheduled parole hearings for no legitimate reason" is simply not true. Regardless, I am concerned about the perception that inmates are exploiting the interview process and implemented the following safeguards last month, and explained in a letter I sent to Mr. Lynch on Nov. 26:
An inmate requesting to postpone a scheduled appearance before the Parole Board must inform his or her facility Parole Officer no less than seven days before the scheduled interview. This will alleviate the possibility that an inmate attempts to postpone an interview because he or she has learned which commissioners are on-site on a particular day.
When a facility Parole Officer is informed by an inmate prior to his or her appearance before the Parole Board that he or she intends to seek a postponement, the facility Parole Officer shall prepare a memorandum to the Board detailing the reasons provided by the inmate for the postponement.
The inmate requesting a postponement will appear before the Parole Board at the regularly scheduled release interview to make a formal request for postponement and to place on the record the reasons why a postponement should be granted. The Board will determine whether to grant or deny the request.
If an inmate refuses to appear before a panel of the Parole Board at his or her regularly scheduled release interview, the board shall conduct the interview in absentia.
It is my hope that this policy will curtail any attempts to forum-shop, as well as the perception that inmates are manipulating the process.
Finally, I would like to stress that it is the Legislature—not the Board of Parole—that has made "cop killers" eligible for parole.
The Legislature could have mandated that those who kill police officers serve a sentence of life without parole. There was no such law at the time the inmates above were sentenced, and there is still no such law (although a life-without-parole sentence is now possible, as a judicial option, in certain cases). It is not the role of the Parole Board to impose a sentence that was neither authorized by the Legislature nor pronounced by the court. Rather, it is the Parole Board's role to apply the law as written and give fair consideration to anyone serving a parole-eligible sentence, even those involved in the homicide of a police officer. That is what the Board does, and must continue to do, until and unless the Legislature directs otherwise.
Ms. Evans is the Chairwoman of the New York State Board of Parole and Chief Executive Officer of the New York State Division of Parole.
See also:
Stop Cop-Killers' Parole Board Shopping: four delay hearings. (The Chief, December 3 2010)
July 16, 2010
Building Bridges - July 2010 edition
The July edition of Building Bridges has just been issued by the Prison Action Network.
Items in this edition include:
1. Activities for Advocates - State-wide
2. Coalition for Fair Criminal Justice Policies: on 259-i progress
3. Erie County Prisoners Rights Coalition
4. ICARE on celebrating independence
5. Legislation; one passed, one to go
6. Lifers and Longtermers Clearinghouse on the visit of Andrea Evans to Sullivan Correctional Facility
7. Parole News: statistics and biographies of new Parole Board members
8. Prison Media
Of particular relevance to parole reform:
* A discussion about the new members of the Parole Board. The current Board is heavily weighted with former police officers and DAs, which is not conducive to fair and unbiased decisions at parole hearings.
* The Lifers and Longtermers Clearinghouse give their report on the meeting of Andrea W. Evans, Chair of the Board of Parole, with the Second Look Think Tank at Sullivan Correctional Facility. "It was the first time that a sitting head of the Division visited a NYS prison to discuss the state of parole — to not only convey the Division’s intentions but, importantly, to seriously listen to the assessments and recommendations put forth by incarcerated men."
* The Coalition for Fair Criminal Justice Policies are currently meeting with victims' groups, and hope to collaborate with them on further refining their proposal for amending Executive Law §259 (i).
Items in this edition include:
1. Activities for Advocates - State-wide
2. Coalition for Fair Criminal Justice Policies: on 259-i progress
3. Erie County Prisoners Rights Coalition
4. ICARE on celebrating independence
5. Legislation; one passed, one to go
6. Lifers and Longtermers Clearinghouse on the visit of Andrea Evans to Sullivan Correctional Facility
7. Parole News: statistics and biographies of new Parole Board members
8. Prison Media
Of particular relevance to parole reform:
* A discussion about the new members of the Parole Board. The current Board is heavily weighted with former police officers and DAs, which is not conducive to fair and unbiased decisions at parole hearings.
* The Lifers and Longtermers Clearinghouse give their report on the meeting of Andrea W. Evans, Chair of the Board of Parole, with the Second Look Think Tank at Sullivan Correctional Facility. "It was the first time that a sitting head of the Division visited a NYS prison to discuss the state of parole — to not only convey the Division’s intentions but, importantly, to seriously listen to the assessments and recommendations put forth by incarcerated men."
* The Coalition for Fair Criminal Justice Policies are currently meeting with victims' groups, and hope to collaborate with them on further refining their proposal for amending Executive Law §259 (i).
January 29, 2010
Jared Brown has been appointed as a member of the New York State Parole Board
ALBANY, NY - New York State Board of Parole chairwoman and CEO Andrea W. Evans today announced that Jared Brown has been appointed as a member of the New York State Parole Board. The new appointment will leave three seats vacant on the 19-seat Parole Board.
Governor David A. Paterson nominated Brown on June 15, 2009. He was confirmed by the State Senate on January 26, 2010. The term for Commissioner Brown expires on June 18, 2012.
“I am pleased that Mr. Brown will lend his expertise to the Board of Parole,” Governor Paterson said. “His background and professional experience make him well-suited to serve the people of the State of New York in this capacity.”
“We are pleased to welcome Mr. Brown to the Board of Parole,” Chairwoman Evans said. “His background will be an asset to the work of the commissioners statewide.”
A practicing attorney since 1976, Brown became a partner in Brown and Guilbert, a New York City Law Firm in 1984. Prior to practicing law, Brown worked as a narcotics parole officer with the New York State Addiction Control Commission and at the New York City Department of Social Services.
Governor David A. Paterson nominated Brown on June 15, 2009. He was confirmed by the State Senate on January 26, 2010. The term for Commissioner Brown expires on June 18, 2012.
“I am pleased that Mr. Brown will lend his expertise to the Board of Parole,” Governor Paterson said. “His background and professional experience make him well-suited to serve the people of the State of New York in this capacity.”
“We are pleased to welcome Mr. Brown to the Board of Parole,” Chairwoman Evans said. “His background will be an asset to the work of the commissioners statewide.”
A practicing attorney since 1976, Brown became a partner in Brown and Guilbert, a New York City Law Firm in 1984. Prior to practicing law, Brown worked as a narcotics parole officer with the New York State Addiction Control Commission and at the New York City Department of Social Services.
July 02, 2009
State agencies partner on prison-based addiction services
Leaders of New York’s drug treatment and criminal justice systems today announced a collaboration on behind the walls addiction services that will serve as a blueprint for the future under Rockefeller Drug Reform.
The New York State Department of Correctional Services’ (DOCS) Willard Drug Treatment Campus in Seneca County is launching a new phase of the corrections-based drug treatment readiness program, in collaboration with the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) and the Division of Parole (DOP), to enhance addiction services “behind the walls” to parolees as part of the Rockefeller Drug Law Reforms signed this year by Governor David A. Paterson...
...Andrea Evans, Chairwoman of the NYS Board of Parole and Chief Executive Officer of the New York State Division of Parole said, “Substance abuse is one of the greatest barriers to successfully completing parole. The program here at Willard is an opportunity to help the addicted choose sobriety and in doing so eliminate the behaviors that often result in criminal activity and a return to prison. This program is a proactive way to protect public safety by stopping crime before it happens."
Full Press release is available here.
The New York State Department of Correctional Services’ (DOCS) Willard Drug Treatment Campus in Seneca County is launching a new phase of the corrections-based drug treatment readiness program, in collaboration with the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) and the Division of Parole (DOP), to enhance addiction services “behind the walls” to parolees as part of the Rockefeller Drug Law Reforms signed this year by Governor David A. Paterson...
...Andrea Evans, Chairwoman of the NYS Board of Parole and Chief Executive Officer of the New York State Division of Parole said, “Substance abuse is one of the greatest barriers to successfully completing parole. The program here at Willard is an opportunity to help the addicted choose sobriety and in doing so eliminate the behaviors that often result in criminal activity and a return to prison. This program is a proactive way to protect public safety by stopping crime before it happens."
Full Press release is available here.
June 08, 2009
Andrea W. Evans confirmed by Senate to serve as Chairwoman of the Board of Parole and CEO of the Division of Parole
Andrea W. Evans confirmed by Senate to serve as Chairwoman of the Board of Parole and CEO of the Division of Parole
The New York State Senate today confirmed Andrea W. Evans as Chairwoman of the State Board of Parole. Ms. Evans was nominated by Governor David A. Paterson on May 22, 2009.
As Chairwoman, Ms. Evans will also serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Division.
Ms. Evans was most recently Director of the Division of Parole for Region II, an area encompassing Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island. In this position, she was responsible for the operation of nine area offices, and the Queensboro Correctional Facility. Prior to this role, Ms. Evans served as Deputy Regional Director for Region I, where she managed the operation of five field offices in Bronx County.
The New York State Senate today confirmed Andrea W. Evans as Chairwoman of the State Board of Parole. Ms. Evans was nominated by Governor David A. Paterson on May 22, 2009.
As Chairwoman, Ms. Evans will also serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Division.
Ms. Evans was most recently Director of the Division of Parole for Region II, an area encompassing Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island. In this position, she was responsible for the operation of nine area offices, and the Queensboro Correctional Facility. Prior to this role, Ms. Evans served as Deputy Regional Director for Region I, where she managed the operation of five field offices in Bronx County.
May 27, 2009
Six Months, Four Parole Board Chairs
"In a move that went largely overlooked (and was likely intended to be, given the fact that it was made at 5:30 p.m. on the Friday before a three-day holiday weekend), Gov. David Paterson announced his latest nominee to chair the state Parole Board: Andrea Evans.
If she is confirmed by the state Senate for the $120,800-a-year job, Evans will be the fourth person tapped for the post since December 2008, and Paterson's third appointee..."
Read the full story in the Daily Politics blog by Elizabeth Benjamin, NY Daily News, May 25 2009.
If she is confirmed by the state Senate for the $120,800-a-year job, Evans will be the fourth person tapped for the post since December 2008, and Paterson's third appointee..."
Read the full story in the Daily Politics blog by Elizabeth Benjamin, NY Daily News, May 25 2009.
May 22, 2009
Governor David A. Paterson nominates Andrea D. Evans as Chair of the New York State Board of Parole
Governor Paterson announces nomination to the State Board of Parole
For immediate release: May 22, 2009
Governor David A. Paterson today announced the nomination of Andrea D. Evans as Chair of the State Board of Parole. As Chair, Ms. Evans will also serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Division.
Ms. Evans is the current Director of the Division of Parole for Region II, an area encompassing Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island. In this position, she oversees the operation of four Area Offices, including one located in the Queensboro Correctional Facility. Prior to this role, Ms. Evans served as Deputy Regional Director for Region I, where she managed the operation of five field offices in Bronx County.
From 2000 to 2006, Ms. Evans served as Special Assistant to the Downstate Director of Operations. From 1997-2000, she worked as an Investigator in the Division of Parole’s Office for Professional Responsibility, where she conducted investigations into allegations of professional misconduct. From 1994 to 1997, Ms. Evans was a Senior Parole Officer and served as Acting Supervisor in the Bronx Area Office. Additionally, she worked as a Parole Revocation Officer from 1990 to 1994. Ms. Evans began her career with the Division in 1986 as a Parole Officer.
Prior to joining the State Division of Parole, Ms. Evans worked for the Central Brooklyn Coordinating Council from 1979 to 1986, a community-based family services and support organization dedicated to foster care prevention.
Ms. Evans holds a B.A. in Psychology from the City College of New York.
As Chair of the State Board of Parole, Ms. Evans will receive an annual salary of $120,800. This position requires Senate confirmation.
For immediate release: May 22, 2009
Governor David A. Paterson today announced the nomination of Andrea D. Evans as Chair of the State Board of Parole. As Chair, Ms. Evans will also serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Division.
Ms. Evans is the current Director of the Division of Parole for Region II, an area encompassing Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island. In this position, she oversees the operation of four Area Offices, including one located in the Queensboro Correctional Facility. Prior to this role, Ms. Evans served as Deputy Regional Director for Region I, where she managed the operation of five field offices in Bronx County.
From 2000 to 2006, Ms. Evans served as Special Assistant to the Downstate Director of Operations. From 1997-2000, she worked as an Investigator in the Division of Parole’s Office for Professional Responsibility, where she conducted investigations into allegations of professional misconduct. From 1994 to 1997, Ms. Evans was a Senior Parole Officer and served as Acting Supervisor in the Bronx Area Office. Additionally, she worked as a Parole Revocation Officer from 1990 to 1994. Ms. Evans began her career with the Division in 1986 as a Parole Officer.
Prior to joining the State Division of Parole, Ms. Evans worked for the Central Brooklyn Coordinating Council from 1979 to 1986, a community-based family services and support organization dedicated to foster care prevention.
Ms. Evans holds a B.A. in Psychology from the City College of New York.
As Chair of the State Board of Parole, Ms. Evans will receive an annual salary of $120,800. This position requires Senate confirmation.
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