Breaking Cycles of Harm & Incarceration for Young New Yorkers

To celebrate our 100th anniversary and to celebrate you—the incredible communities we’ve partnered with over the past 100 years—we’re thrilled to invite you to a panel discussion in the Bronx about standing up for the rights of young New Yorkers.

Our justice system disproportionately incarcerates people of color, contributing to racial inequities and perpetuating cycles of trauma and harm in our communities.

The Trust has a history of standing up for equity and fairness, particularly for those affected by the city’s justice system. We played a pivotal role in raising the age at which young people could be prosecuted as adults in New York State and expanding programs that engage young people in activism, advocacy, and building promising futures.

Join us for a conversation with nonprofit and community leaders on how best to support young people with—or at risk of—justice involvement, while also continuing to advance systemic change.

A festive reception will follow, with food, drinks, and the opportunity to share your vision for our region’s next century. Bobby Sanabria & Ascensión will also be performing!

Please see below for information on transit to Bronx Music Hall.

Subway: 4/BD at Yankee Stadium + Bx6; 2/5 to 3rd Ave.-149th Street + 10 min walk

Bus: Bx 6, 13, 15, 21, 41

Metro North: Harlem Line – Melrose Station

*Please note: The Trust can assist with transportation to this event. More details to come.

Speakers include:

Gisele Castro, CEO, exalt youth

Insha Rahman, Vice President for Advocacy & Partnerships and Director, Vera Institute of Justice

Roger Maldonado, Partner, Smith Gambrell Russell LLP; Trustee Emeritus, The New York Community Trust

Amy Freitag, President, The New York Community Trust

Roderick Jenkins, Program Director for Promising Futures, The New York Community Trust

Host or Publisher The New York Community Trust