Legal Aid & Record Relief
The Bronx Defenders
Bronx
Public defender for Bronx residents in criminal, family, housing and immigration court plus benefits; reentry and ATI advocacy. 24-hour emergency hotline 347.778.1266.
What they offer
A faith-based community organization offering alternatives-todetention and -incarceration to court-involved youth in the Bronx and Manhattan.
Who can get help
The Misdemeanor Program provides employmentfocused alternatives-to-incarceration for youth up to age 24 facing 6–12 months on Rikers Island.
How to start
Contact for details
Details change, so call ahead to confirm hours and eligibility.
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