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CHAPTER SIX
To Give; To Take
Inmate Release Has Victims of Domestic Violence On Edge
New laws to reduce overcrowding in New York prisons have victims of domestic violence on edge. In less than two weeks hundreds of inmates considered non-violent or non-serious felons will be released and given what's called "non-revocable" parole.
A young foster mother is now staying at a friend’s for protection from her husband. New York Times editors are concealing her identity because of the danger she is in. He will soon be released from prison and she's afraid he will come after her. She is the guardian of three children, two of which are staying with her, and the other, she reports, is currently staying with another friend.
The young woman's husband and other parolees involved in domestic violence will likely be candidates for non-revocable parole.
What it means is: the parolee has no more restrictions. He doesn't have to report to a parole agent. He doesn't even have to let anybody know where he's living.
NYPD Police Chief, Jim Dion, said, "People, for example, that have been arrested and sent to prison for domestic violence who had prior conditions, a stay away order and other things that would keep them from contacting their victim, no longer have those conditions."
Chief Dion said, chances are when offenders get out of prison, they will re-contact their victims. And the consequences could be dangerous.
Pam Kallsen, Executive Director of one of New York City’s Domestic Violence Shelters, the Marjaree Mason Center, said victims of domestic violence need to be pro-active right now. She recommends having a safety plan or a plan of escape and getting a restraining order. The Marjaree Mason Center can help victims with both.
~Front Page, New York Times, dated June 17, 2013
New York Men Released Today After Serving Only 7-11 Months (link)
Jonathan Fuller in particular was released today after serving only 7 months in prison. Mr. Fuller was convicted of several charges of domestic abuse and was originally sentenced to at least 25 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised living.
However, due to recent changes in police procedure, coupled with several new state laws, Fuller has gotten off nearly scotch-free.
Like This Page If You Are Against Early Release For Domestic Abusers!
~Fight Against Home Abuse, Facebook Status, July 2, 2013
*July 7, 2013, 7:38PM*
The cement path was ancient and cracked and seemingly dead. I mean, no sidewalk is alive, but this one just seemed to have an aura of gloominess about it. At least, it usually did.
