In this engaging evening of persuasive expression, members of The Fortune Society’s Debate Club teamed up with Social Justice Professionals to examine the critical issue of whether or not NY State should continue utilizing a pre-trial detention and cash bail system.

The Fortune Society and The Rikers Debate Project (RDP) have been collaborating since August to host weekly workshops that help Fortune clients learn the art of debate while discussing issues critical to criminal justice system reform.

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view closing remarks by former state senator Jesse Hamilton

view video of speaker Stanley Richards

view video of speaker Mike Gianaris

view video of speaker Felix Guzman

view video of speaker Deyja

view video of speaker Josh Morrison