By signing this petition, you are supporting the release of Walter Ball, Brandon Dennis and David Sell. These men have already served a combined 64 years in prison and have made extraordinary strides in self-development. They have mentored at risk youth through the DOCCS Youth Assistance Program (YAP) and have given back to the community by organizing several successful fundraisers. Promoting change and assisting others inspired these men to establish CCFW (Change Comes From Within) which is sponsoring its first Anti-Gun Violence event in Buffalo, NY on 10/22/22. Additionally, they are the authors of the CCFW Anti-Gun Violence Curriculum which takes a holistic approach to addressing the issue and has been met with enthusiasm and support from advocates, city officials and legislature. These beloved fathers and husbands understand the problems our youth face, especially in underserved communities and they want to use their experiences to provide at risk youth with the tools to live long successful lives.........LET US USE THEM TO SAVE LIVES!

Walter Ball is a loving father and served 22 years of a 25 year sentence. He is currently housed at Wende Correctional Facility with the rare privilege of working outside the prison complex. Walter has worked with at risk youth for 15 years, earned his Associates degree and hosted a Ted X event filmed at Attica Correctional Facility. He also participated in a documentary entitled "Breaking the Cycle". Some of Walter's other accomplishments are Certification as a Welder's helper, Alternative to Violence (AVP) facilitator, Anger Replacement Training (ART) facilitator, Reentry facilitator, Orientation facilitator, and HIV/AIDS peer counselor. Walter has written pieces on Social issues and obtained Certification in legal research and as a food service handler.

Brandon Dennis is a 37 year old husband and father who is currently fighting his wrongful conviction. He has served 15 years of a 50 year to life sentence and is currently housed at Wende Correctional Facility working as a Draft Porter. During his time Brandon's accomplishments have been working with at risk youth, Certifications in Welding, Plumbing and Electrical, completed programs and training in Parenting for men, General business, ART, AVP, Innovative therapeutic program for drug and violence workshops, A.A., and Heating and building maintenance. He has also held several job titles such as Educator/Mentor for Community Awareness, HIV/AIDS peer educator, Block executive clerk, Administration worker, and held a top position as the Superintendent runner. Brandon is currently living in Earned House Unit with extended privileges and participates in the Family Reunion Program.

David Sell is a 47 year old husband, father, and grandfather. He has served 26 years of a 43 year to life sentence. He is currently housed at Wende Correctional Facility where he works as a hospice aide. David has also worked with at risk youth and served as the President for Attica's Hispanics In Progress (HIP) inmate organization. He has secured several job titles as a Welder's Helper and other vocational trades such as Electrical Services, Custodial Maintenance, and General Business. David is a prolific writer with publications in the NYU Review of Law & Social Change and for the Vera Institute of Justice. David is certified by the Department of Health as an HIV/AIDS peer counselor and actively participates in self help programs such as A.A. and N.A. In addition he completed ART, AVP and Phase One programs.