Recognizing Criminal Justice Month: March 2021 President’s Brief America has long been a nation that celebrates the ability to pull oneself up by one’s bootstraps.
Author Archives: GOSO Staff
Families and the Hidden Costs of Incarceration
The violent insurrection that struck at the heart of our democracy today was a culmination of harmful, racist rhetoric and actions that have been tolerated for too long and evidence of a justice system that denies true justice.
GOSO Justice Transformer of the Month: Kwame Fynn
Our monthly GOSO Justice Transformer series continues, which will recognize individuals from our community who are working to create a more equitable and vibrant world.
Honoring Black History Month at GOSO
Black History is more than just a month and we all must work towards change every day — A February Message from Dr. Jocelynne
We Must Prioritize COVID Vaccination for our City’s Communities of Color
An Important Message on COVID-19 in Communities of Color, from GOSO President & CEO, Dr. Jocelynne Rainey We have all seen that the impact
The State of Criminal Justice in NYC — Combatting COVID-19 in Jails
Remembering the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Call for Justice in Healthcare—Combatting COVID-19 within City Jails The State of NYC Criminal Justice report by
Statement from Dr. Jocelynne Rainey on Breaching of U.S. Capitol
The violent insurrection that struck at the heart of our democracy today was a culmination of harmful, racist rhetoric and actions that have been tolerated for too long and evidence of a justice system that denies true justice.
Our Vision for 2021: A New Years Message from President & CEO, Jocelynne Rainey
Happy New Year! This month represents my one-year anniversary at the helm of GOSO as President and CEO. I remember this time last year being
Make a Lifelong Commitment to Justice: A Letter from Dr. Jocelynne Rainey
Dear Friends of GOSO, “Ours is not the struggle of one day, one week, or one year. Ours is the struggle of a lifetime, or
GOSO’s Impact in 2020
GOSO took on 2020 — working harder than ever before to push for long overdue societal change and to continue to serve our participants and