I’m excited to introduce myself as the new President of NYAPSA—the New York Association of Pretrial Service Agencies—and to share some meaningful updates about where the organization is headed.
As we mark five years since bail reform, it’s clear that pretrial work in New York has evolved. NYAPSA is responding with a renewed focus—rebuilding with purpose to better support professionals like you who are doing this critical work every day.
Please take a moment to read the attached letter, which outlines our updated priorities, new initiatives, and a preview of what’s ahead—including notes on future conference planning.
Best,
Stacey Fusco
President, NYAPSA
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Data Collaborative on Criminal Justice at John Jay College has released data on statewide failure to Appear. As their study points out, This study documents failure to appear (FTA) rates among New Yorkers released at arraignment and identifies factors linked to higher or lower FTA. In several respects, the findings point to a mismatch between courts’ current bail decisions and actual risk of FTA.
The criminal justice process starts in pretrial. By supporting community-based alternatives to pretrial incarceration, we can build a safe and effective system that ensures fair justice for all.
NYAPSA is the central link between dozens of New York counties, national pretrial groups, and criminal justice departments. This broad network leads to unparalleled cooperation and innovation.