Correctional Association of New York

Founded in 1844, the Correctional Association of New York (CANY) is an independent, non-profit organization with a legislative mandate to monitor and report on conditions in New York State prisons. Under current law, CANY conducts monitoring visits, publishes reports, and informs policies about conditions in New York State prisons. CANY communicates with the incarcerated individuals, their loved ones, and their advocates via phone, mail, and email. While CANY cannot provide legal assistance or extensive individual advocacy, it does compile an Action Guide of resources, and on a limited basis and with the consent of an impacted individual, make referrals to entities who may be better position to provide the necessary redress.  Serves New York only.