On Trans Day of Remembrance, Vice profiles several community members (including a former SRLP client) on the factors that place TGNCI people at risk and lead to disproportionate homelessness in our communities. Read more about this here.
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SRLP Gets a Shout Out from Ad-Rock During an Anti-Hate Rally
By Kimberly Mckenzie, Director of Outreach and Community Engagement on November 21, 2016 in SRLP In The Media
Following the defacing of Adam Yauch Park, SRLP gets a shout-out from Ad-Rock during an anti-hate rally. Read more about it here.
“A Women’s Prison in Chelsea Will Be Transformed”: An SRLP Member Speaks on the Construction of the Women’s Building
By Kimberly Mckenzie, Director of Outreach and Community Engagement on November 21, 2016 in SRLP In The Media
SRLP Member Marcie speaks to the Village Voice on her powerful journey to return to the former Bayview Correctional Facility, where she was previously incarcerated, and assist in the project to transform the space into a safe, welcoming community center for all women. Read more about this here.
SRLP Speaks to Village Voice on How New Board of Corrections Rules Fail to Protect TGNCI People in NYC Jails
By Kimberly Mckenzie, Director of Outreach and Community Engagement on November 15, 2016 in SRLP In The Media
Member Xena Grandichelli and Prisoner Justice Project Director Mik Kinkead speak to the Village Voice about the prevalence of sexual violence against incarcerated trans people, the closure of the Tran Housing Unit, and how the NYC Board of Corrections is failing to protect incarcerated TGNCI individuals. Read more about this here.
In the Huffington Post, Planned Parenthood NYC CEO Joan Malin Suggests SRLP as an Org to Join Post-Trump
By Kimberly Mckenzie, Director of Outreach and Community Engagement on November 15, 2016 in SRLP In The Media
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SRLP Gets a Shout Out from Autostraddle as a Social Justice Org to Support with a Recurring Monthly Gift
By Kimberly Mckenzie, Director of Outreach and Community Engagement on November 12, 2016 in SRLP In The Media
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SRLP Gets a Shout Out from Jezebel as a Social Justice Org to Support Post-Election
By Kimberly Mckenzie, Director of Outreach and Community Engagement on November 9, 2016 in SRLP In The Media
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SRLP Gets a Shout Out from Yahoo as a Social Justice Org to Support Post-Election
By Kimberly Mckenzie, Director of Outreach and Community Engagement on November 9, 2016 in SRLP In The Media
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SRLP Staff Attorney Mik Kinead Appears on BRIC TV to Discuss a Victory in our Medicaid Case for Affirming Youth Healthcare
By Kimberly Mckenzie, Director of Outreach and Community Engagement on October 25, 2016 in SRLP In The Media
Last month, the New York State Health Department proposed a new rule extending Medicaid coverage, making all transgender care and services available to all qualified persons, regardless of age. This proposal comes amid a backdrop of legal battles and increased advocacy for transgender rights. Today, we look at a new state initiative that would allow […]
The New York Times Covers SRLP’s Cruz Case and the Fight for Affirming Care for Trans Youth
By Kimberly Mckenzie, Director of Outreach and Community Engagement on October 5, 2016 in SRLP In The Media
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