The Sentencing Project is seeking a Second Look Network Program Manager as an integral member of our team. Working under the supervision of the Second Look Network Director, the Second Look Program Manager will provide support to lawyers and activists … Continued
The Sentencing Project is seeking a Second Look Network Director as an integral member of our team. Working under the supervision of the Deputy Director, the Second Look Network Director will have primary responsibility for the creation of the Second … Continued
From the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (http://www.nrcat.org): We are excited to share the launch of a new short film series produced by NRCAT, Humans Out of Solitary. This collection of short interviews with 30 survivors of solitary confinement in … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-09-26/civil-rights/new-bill-would-fund-pas-ailing-public-defender-system/a80744-1 September 26, 2022 – Edwin J. Viera, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window A new bill in Pennsylvania would provide money for public defenders, who say they’re struggling to take on the cases of … Continued
Midterms are fast approaching, which means most members of Congress are getting ready to go back to their districts to continue campaigning. But before they go on break, we need them to fight for families with incarcerated loved ones. Color … Continued
From Families Against Mandatory Minimums (http://famm.org/): Today we launch “Free to Succeed,” FAMM’s first-ever monthly storytelling program. Every month like clockwork, we will launch “story packages” of formerly-incarcerated people who’ve gotten a second chance and are free! These people are … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-08-31/juvenile-justice/lack-of-pa-juvenile-detention-space-reaches-critical-stage/a80459-1 August 31, 2022 – Danielle Smith, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window One goal of youth and family support services is to keep kids out of juvenile detention, but for those who are accused … Continued
From the Sentencing Project (http://www.sentencingproject.org): The Sentencing Project released an in-depth analysis about the juvenile justice system’s unequal and limited use of diversion from court involvement, particularly for Black youth. Nationwide in 2019, 52% of delinquency cases involving white youth … Continued
From Spotlight PA (https://www.spotlightpa.org/): State prisoners in Pennsylvania with mental illnesses are spending three times longer in solitary confinement than their counterparts, according to a study published in the journal Criminology. As we mentioned earlier in the week, attempts to … Continued
From the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (http://www.nrcat.org): As you look ahead to planning for fall educational programming for your religious community, NRCAT is pleased to offer several resources to energize your learning and activism. NRCAT’s newest film, Torture in … Continued