The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES)

06/23/2026

A new Opinion piece for the Queens Eagle stresses the importance of alternative-to-incarceration (ATI) programs that restore hope for New Yorkers caught up in the legal system while saving tax-payer dollars. Based on a cost-benefit analysis by John Jay's Data for Justice Collaboration, people served by the city's ATI Coalition providers avoided 267,121 days of incarceration and $131.9 million in jail and prison costs. That means New York tax-payers save $4.70 for every dollar spent on ATIs!

By addressing people's basic needs—housing, employment, mental health—ATIs get to the root of the city's most pressing social problems. And, as the data shows, they're more cost-effective too.

Read the full article at this link: https://ow.ly/OnEb50Zg2vw

06/22/2026

CASES serves 12,000+ New Yorkers a year. William is one of them.

This month, he walked across the graduation stage at CASES to receive his High School Equivalency diploma. This major accomplishment was possible through his own hard work and dedication, plus the unwavering support of his teachers and mentors in our ACES program.

Help us reach more young men like William. Donate before June 30. www.cases.org/donate

06/11/2026

"Change is possible."

That's the philosophy driving Angel Solis, director of our ACES violence prevention program, and it's backed by science. Neuroplasticity tells us the brain can rewire itself. This capacity is most powerful during adolescence, making it a once-in-a-lifetime window to redirect a young person's path.

ACES is there when it matters most. Help keep that work going. Donate by June 30. www.cases.org/donate

06/09/2026

What's possible when New Yorkers get the true care they need?

Megan Kirk, CASES Director of ACT Services, and Cesar Vanegas, a consultant at our Bronx Nathaniel Clinic, answered this question at our recent panel on alternatives to incarceration and mental health treatment, speaking on the importance of accessible, holistic care for people impacted by the criminal legal system.

Visit www.cases.org to learn more about CASES community-based mental health and alternative to incarceration programs.

06/08/2026

06/06/2026

CASES is hiring! Are you passionate about serving people with mental health needs who are impacted by the criminal legal system? Do you have expertise working in community-based mental health services? If so, one of the below positions could be the perfect fit for you!

ATI Clinical Director: This individual will bring strong leadership and direct service experience to support staff in delivering participant-centered services within both community-based and court-based settings. They will collaborate closely with program leadership, compliance and court stakeholders to support participant outcomes and overall program effectiveness.

Outpatient Clinical Supervisor (LCSW): This individual will provide clinical leadership at the CASES Nathaniel Clinic, an OMH‑licensed outpatient mental health program serving adolescents and adults with behavioral health needs. This includes overseeing licensed clinicians and supporting day‑to‑day clinical operations, staff performance, and program development.

Primary Clinician: This individual will join CASES OnTrack NY team to support adolescents and young adults experiencing first-episode psychosis. They will serve as primary clinician for youth and families, leading assessments, delivering outreach and engagement, and providing case management, supportive psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral interventions within a community-based model.

Apply today at the links below!
ATI Clinical Director: https://ow.ly/AelL50Z8eE5
Outpatient Supervisor (LCSW): https://ow.ly/rMHy50Z8eE6
Primary Clinician: https://ow.ly/mOwj50Z8eE8



06/05/2026

Our Court and Pretrial Services teams attended the NYC Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) Justice in Motion job fair and symposium on Staten Island this week, connecting with job seekers, sharing our work, and representing the full range of opportunities at CASES.

This is the work. Meeting people where they are. Building pathways. Showing up.

Thank you to MOCJ for bringing together city agencies, nonprofits, and second chance employers under one roof.

06/04/2026

"If I could do it, anybody could do it."

Angel graduated from ACES. Now he wants to be its director someday.

This is what we mean by potential over punishment.

CASES youth programs don't just help young people stay out of jail, they help them become independent members of their communities. Through mentorship, job readiness, and evidence-based support, we invest in who young people can become.

Give by June 30 and help us create the next generation of leaders. www.cases.org/donate

06/03/2026

Congratulations to our Manhattan Supervised Release Program (MSRP) staff who were recognized last month for their passion and dedication to CASES mission. This program helps New Yorkers avoid unnecessary jail stays pretrial while remaining connected to employment, housing, and treatment in their communities.

Check out the link below to learn more about this team's outstanding work!

https://ow.ly/BMtW50Z7nA6

06/02/2026

Today, CASES ROAR youth joined the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development Gun Violence Awareness Month kickoff event and resource fair because showing up matters. Their presence is a statement: young people from our communities deserve safety, healing and a future free from violence. When we invest in programs like ROAR, we invest in that future.