From the Sentencing Project (http://www.sentencingproject.org): Six years ago, Bill Underwood, Senior Fellow at The Sentencing Project, met Senator Booker inside a federal prison. He told him about his family, shared his story, and told him about how he was sentenced … 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
From UU Justice PA (https://uujusticepa.org/): Second Chances Make Our Communities Safer: We will be taking this message to legislators in Harrisburg and demanding that they support bills that would allow our loved ones the opportunity to come home from prison. … Continued
Most #justicetransformation folks are very unhappy with the outcome of the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons recent hearings! Some very deserving folks who have demonstrated proof of changed lives were turned down en masse. Only two people were granted clemency from … Continued
From Families Against Mandatory Minimums (http://famm.org/): Join FAMM and leading Pennsylvania advocacy organizations for a panel discussion “What’s Next for Second Chances in Pennsylvania?” on Thursday, November 18 from 6-7 p.m. ET: https://secure.everyaction.com/SExsVfDMiESsk-wqISo_2Q2 We will share our new report, “Time for … Continued
Every person has dignity and potential. But approximately 1 in 3 American adults has a criminal record, which limits access to jobs, housing, and other things these neighbors need to realize that potential. See YouTube video below. President Biden Declares April 2021 … Continued
From Families Against Mandatory Minimums (http://famm.org/): Last fall, we launched our Second Chances Agenda campaign. People can change, and our laws should reflect that. It’s time to break our nation’s addiction to harsh sentencing laws and reunite families. We’re happy … Continued
From Families Against Mandatory Minimums (http://famm.org/): It’s not just that we lock up too many people. We lock up too many people for far too long. We leave them in prison for years—even decades. Some remain behind bars even though … Continued
Join in a virtual film screening on Tuesday, August 18, 7:00-8:30 pm that addresses the harmful narratives and outcomes of the punitive criminal justice system in PA. The short films were put together by Let’s Get Free and the Women Lifers Resume Project and each … Continued
Join the Coalition to Abolish Death By Incarceration for our third annual day of action in Harrisburg! This year, come make your voice heard during a “People’s Senate Vote” to demonstrate popular support to end Death By Incarceration – also … Continued