In CityLimits, GOSO president and ceo Dr. Jocelynne Rainey joins criminal justice advocates in call for true civilian oversight of NYPD.
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WATCH: GOSO on PIX11 to Discuss the School-to-Prison Pipeline
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HIRING ANNOUNCEMENT: Two New Dynamic Team Members Join GOSO
At a time when transforming our justice system is more crucial than ever, criminal justice reform nonprofit Getting Out and Staying Out (GOSO) is pleased to announce two dynamic, experienced new hires in leadership roles to expand GOSO’s programming and advocacy for justice-involved individuals.
GOSO President & CEO, Dr. Jocelynne Rainey, and alumnus John Gonzalez on “Here And Now” on ABC7
“When we start by working with these young men, who are 16 to 24 [years old], on the goals they have for themselves in education and employment, their capacity is limitless.” – Dr. Jocelynne Rainey, president and CEO of Getting Out and Staying Out
Why I am a Justice Transformation Voter: Op-ed by GOSO Alum, King T.
This election will determine the next several years of our lives. This is why it’s incredibly important for us all to vote. It is essential for us to vote for candidates who want to address systemic injustices and justice reform in our country because history has shown that not too many politicians care about these issues, and even fewer take action.
For Community Policing to Work, We Need Investment, Stronger Partnerships
When you look beyond the headlines about gun violence in New York City and actually spend some time in neighborhoods like East Harlem, it is clear that what our community doesn’t need is increased policing and incarceration — what we need is more basic resources and opportunities.
Non-profit GOSO leases new East Harlem headquarters
A non-profit that works to redirect young men from a life a crime is expanding into a new headquarters space in East Harlem.
Social justice nonprofit inks major lease in East Harlem
The social justice nonprofit Getting Out and Staying Out has landed a deal for almost 18,500 square feet of space in East Harlem, providing a slight boost to Manhattan’s office market as it continues to struggle amid the pandemic.
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT: Let’s Double Down on Criminal Justice Reform
The events of this year have left Americans utterly shell shocked. More than 160,000 people across the country have lost their lives to the nightmare known as covid-19. Meanwhile, and long-simmering frustrations over racial inequality have spilled into the streets.
WE HAVEN’T STOPPED PUSHING FORWARD
Eight months in and 2020 has proven to be a revealing year. Across New York City and the country, people are banding together in more important ways than ever before.