From the Sentencing Project (http://www.sentencingproject.org): A new analysis by The Sentencing Project reveals that after 50 years since the onset of mass incarceration, and despite recent downsizing of most state prison populations, the pace of decarceration is insufficient to undo … Continued
From the Sentencing Project (http://www.sentencingproject.org): Following a nearly 700% increase between 1972 and 2009, the U.S. prison population declined 11% in the subsequent 10 years. At this rate of decline it will take 57 years — until 2078 — to … Continued
You are invited to an upcoming event on behalf of a new statewide decarceration and criminal justice group called Keystone Decarceration. The group has recently formed to work collectively across county lines in PA–especially in PA’s smaller cities and more … Continued
From the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (http://www.interfaithimmigration.org): Organizations and individuals can sign on to this letter here: https://bit.ly/JuneSignOnForm by June 12 The COVID-19 crisis is testing our strength as a society. Across faith traditions, we believe that all people have inherent … Continued
From the Sentencing Project (http://www.sentencingproject.org): Although 44 states and the federal system have reduced their prison populations since reaching peak levels, the pace of reform has been slow to reverse nearly four decades of aggressive imprisonment growth that now exacerbates … Continued
The Pennsylvania Council of Churches is hosting a prayer vigil on April 3 at 7:00 pm in solidarity with individuals who are currently incarcerated and therefore hold a greater risk of suffering from COVID-19. Here is the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/216895786074541/ … Continued
From the Detention Watch Network (https://www.detentionwatchnetwork.org/): Today we are on our fourth day of Detention Watch Network’s #FreeThemAll National Week of Digital Action, March 30 – April 4, to demand the liberation of all people in immigration detention – Let’s … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Our voices are making a difference, but we must keep the pressure on. Dozens of incarcerated people have already tested positive for COVID-19 across the nation. [1] Let’s be clear: Prisons are unable to implement the … Continued
NOTE: The Council is partnered with the Abolitionist Law Center in work on solitary confinement. Also—watch for announcement of virtual prayer vigil for those at risk in detention. March 31, 6:00-8:00 pm Hosted by the Abolitionist Law Center • co-sponsored … Continued