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Chronicles

The Queens Defenders Chronicles is a regularly updated run-down of the variety of events and programs we offer.

Celebrating Survivors Every Day – DOVE Survivors Baby Shower

Runway to Success

Most fashion shows aim to showcase high-end merchandise worn by willowy girls. “Hour Fashion Night,” an event organized by Johanna Flores, Employment Coordinator at Hour Working Women Program (HWWP) and sponsored by Queens Defenders (QD), turned that concept inside out by featuring real women in affordable clothing.

Justice 456

Understanding the U.S. Constitution’s Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendment rights is critical for black and brown people, especially adolescents and young adults. Queens Defenders is launching Justice 456, an educational tour of schools, community centers, churches, and other community venues. We want to teach those most at risk of a wrongful conviction how to protect themselves.

The Messenger

In 2012 I was just another teenager looking for answers. What would my life be in 5 years? Things began to take a turn that year. I was 17 years old and a junior at Grover Cleveland High School.

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10 Oct

Today is World Day Against the Death Penalty. Queens Defenders stands with @wcadp in emphasizing this inhumane practice protects no one, fails to deter crime, perpetuates cycles of violence, and targets the most vulnerable in our society. #NoDealthPenalty

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8 Oct

"Queens Defenders is united with the entire defense community in supporting Justyna Rzewinski and commends her bravery for delivering today's testimony and standing up for all of the people in custody at Rikers."

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8 Oct

NY Daily News: Former Rikers Island Social Worker Justyna Rzewinski describes how NYC correction officers routinely lock severely mentally ill men in their cells on Rikers Island for weeks and even months in violation of city regulations. https://loom.ly/l4DU6oY

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8 Oct

HAPPENING NOW: Rikers Island whistleblower Justyna Rzewinski is testifying in front of the NYC BOC on the abhorrent treatment of mentally ill people housed at Rikers Island. Live stream at: https://loom.ly/4G2u9Mc

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