Barbara Treen was a member of the New York Parole Board for 12 years, and continues to work on behalf of the incarcerated to get a chance at parole. Ms. Treen discusses the politics surrounding parole and legislation, the Fair and Timely Parole Act and Elder Parole Bill designed to reform the system. Treen notes the significant support from the CUNY School of Law and others on behalf of those in prison.

Barbara Treen, New York State Parole Board

Ronnie Eldridge, articulate, outspoken, and passionate discusses issues, institutions and politics that affect us all. Celebrating her tenth decade, and trying hard to keep relevant, Ronnie says, “I heard or read this somewhere: ‘… no matter who we are or where we come from, we each grow older every year, but how we handle that process of aging is a personal story. That’s our conversation for today.’”

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Barbara Treen, New York State Parole Board

Barbara Treen, New York State Parole Board