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CWNYC is a volunteer-run anti-carceral project focused on reducing the harm of the carceral state by training New Yorkers to observe and collect data on arraignment proceedings. courtwatchnyc.org
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In response to the horrific deaths of multiple people waiting for arraignment in March, we’re calling on the Court Watch community to flood the court with watchers. Our goal is to have a court watcher at every single shift in the month of April, especially in Brooklyn and Manhattan.

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Another man died in a Manhattan holding cell waiting to be arraigned on Wednesday morning. He was arrested for allegedly holding a subway gate open.

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A man died in a holding cell in Brooklyn on Friday. He had been incarcerated for more than 3 days, waiting for an arraignment. 🧵⬇️

submitted 12 days ago • 1 comment

Court watchers continue to show up & serve as compassionate witnesses to the harms of the carceral state. Here are a few egregious examples of dehumanization perpetrated by judges in recent months. Join us: bit.ly/introcwnyc

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🚨One week left! 🗓️ Recidivism stories & stats are often cited to derail reforms – in this webinar, we'll discuss how you can push back against these unproductive and inaccurate claims Register here 👇 buff.ly/isy0FO6

submitted 23 days ago • 1 comment

If you would like to join us, we are hosting the first session of our training series, Intro to CWNYC, tonight from 7:30-9pm! We will cover a brief history of mass incarceration & abolition, the NYC court system, why court watching is important and how to get involved! Sign up at bit.ly/introcwnyc!

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We host a two part virtual training series to train new court watchers!

submitted 86 days ago • 1 comment

We have joined BlueSky! Court Watch NYC brings New Yorkers into publicly accessible courtrooms across the five boroughs as compassionate witnesses to the harm of the carceral state.

submitted 86 days ago • 1 comment