Second Look Project New York fights against mass incarceration by securing the early release of people serving the longest and most unjust prison sentences.

Two more clients came home in November 2024

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Yohannes “Knowledge” Johnson and Gary Benloss’s sentences were commuted to time served after decades in prison and years of advocacy by the Second Look Project and our allies.

Former clemency clients meet with Gov. Hochul

Clemency Collective at the Governor's office 11.20.24

We thank the governor’s office for continuing to listen to the voices of New Yorkers whose lived experiences offer vital insights on executive and legislative solutions to excessive prison sentences.

The case for Second Look legislation

On April 5, 2024, our client Raymond Wallace gave a powerful speech at Hudson Link’s Beyond the Block event. We encourage everybody to watch and listen carefully.