Every year we receive hundreds of letters from incarcerated people seeking assistance with the parole process. After an initial training, volunteers work in pairs and partner with one person in prison who is preparing for parole. 

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Volunteers visit incarcerated applicants in prisons across New York State, talk regularly by phone and correspond by mail. Volunteers also compile advocacy materials to submit to the Parole Board, work with applicants to prepare for the parole interview and offer emotional support and care throughout the process.