Issues
Youth Voice in Public Policy: A Rising Tide
As staunch advocates for the rights of children, we at CCC believe it is important that young people have a voice in shaping the public policies that affect their lives. Through our YouthAction NYC program, we have been training high school students to …
Advocates, Elected Officials Call for Salary Parity for NYC Early Childhood Educators
Contact: Cheryl McCourtie, Day Care Council of New York: (212) 206‐7818 ext. 129; (718) 938‐5927 cell Lisa Caswell, Day Care Council of New York: (212) 206‐7818 ext. 106 Teachers & Staff at Community-Based Centers Earn Far Less than Those at DOE Pr …
As Governor Moves Youth out of Adult Prisons, Unions, Faith Leaders, Law Enforcement Experts, Conservatives and Advocates Call on Legislature to ‘Raise the Age’
New York Remains One of Two States to Automatically Prosecute 16 and 17-Year-Olds As Adults, Despite Risks to Youth and Public Safety Albany, NY – In response to a decision by Governor Cuomo to unilaterally move youth out of adult prisons, a coalition …
