publications/ARTICLES

This workshop seeks to challenge participants to understand the varied perspectives and approaches to work that members of different identity groups bring. It will use issues and examples of racial justice to help build a greater understanding about the impact of intersectionality and challenge participants to look inward, assess some of own their practices, and develop ideas about where to take their programs. 

Harkness interviews with Mark Fliedner, Director of PAIMI and PAIR at Disability Rights New York about the intersection of race, disablity and mental health. See remarks on pages: 17-18.

This joint effort between DRNY and John Jay College has formed the RAASIC Project (Research and Advocacy Addressing Systems in Crisis). This Project reviewed four recent cases in New York State, where people with mental illness died as a result of action taken by police officers responding to a 911 call. It also considered the impact of persistent stigma imposed upon people with mental illness, the disproportional impact of police response on
Black, Indigenous and other People of Color, and the impact on those whose identities must be viewed through an intersectional lens. 

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Harkness interviews with Mark Daniels on Podcast Business News network about Harkness Consulting Solutions, LLC. Tune in here.

The Government Law Center at Albany Law School is pleased to announce the appointment of Melody Harkness as Program Manager of the City of Albany Community Police Review Board (CPRB). Read the announcement.

 In Albany’s executive suites, the faces are mostly white and male. In this cover story, our president offers tips to groups seeking to advance DEAI initiatives. Read the article. 

Remote Legal Help: How Legal Information for Families Today and Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York Are Using Technology to Connect Pro Se Litigants with Pro Bono Attorneys. Read article. (p. 16-17)

This article discusses the financial hardship of debt on low-income households and calls for the increased need for pro bono attorneys and executive leadership to "lead by example". Read article. (p.12-14)

This article shares an inspiring story about the importance of pro bono during the holiday season and how a little volunteer work can save someone's housing. Read article. (p.17)

This article highlights the collaborative efforts of the Closing the Gap program, a remote assistance platform developed to bridge the gap between rural residents and legal services.  Read article.

Harkness interviews City of Albany Chief Diversity Officer, Jellisa Joseph about her pro bono commitment. Read article.