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FAMM mourns the loss of esteemed Board Member and philanthropist Philip Harvey
Media contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM mourns the loss of esteemed Board Member and philanthropist Philip Harvey WASHINGTON – FAMM Founder and Board Chair Julie Stewart and FAMM President Kevin Ring today released the following statements about the passing of philanthropist and cherished FAMM board member, Philip Harvey. FAMM Founder and Board Chair…
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FAMM releases statement following Gov. Lee’s announcement of potential clemency for those serving drug-free school zone sentences
Media Contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement following Gov. Lee’s announcement of potential clemency for those serving drug-free school zone sentences NASHVILLE – FAMM President Kevin released the following statement after the announcement that Governor Bill Lee would be reviewing the sentences of people sentenced under Tennessee’s old mandatory minimum law…
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FAMM releases report on need for second chances in Pennsylvania’s prisons
Media contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases report on need for second chances in Pennsylvania’s prisons “Time for Justice: The Urgent Need for Second Chances in Pennsylvania’s Sentencing System” highlights high costs and low value of Pennsylvania’s long prison sentences HARRISBURG – As part of FAMM’s ongoing efforts to support second chances…
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FAMM urges Attorney General Garland to clear up confusion around OLC Memo on CARES Act Home Confinement
Contact: Rabiah Burks, 202-822-6700 rburks@famm.org FAMM urges Attorney General Garland to clear up confusion around OLC Memo on CARES Act Home Confinement WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring sent a letter urging U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to clear up confusion around the Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memo on CARES Act…
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FAMM to release report, host panel on second chances in Pennsylvania
Contact: Rabiah Burks, 202-822-6700 rburks@famm.org FAMM to release report, host panel on second chances in Pennsylvania “Time for Justice: The Urgent Need for Second Chances in Pennsylvania’s Sentencing System” highlights high costs and low value of Pennsylvania’s long prison sentences HARRISBURG – As part of FAMM’s ongoing efforts to support second chances in Pennsylvania,…
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FAMM President Kevin Ring to testify at D.C. Council Hearing on Revised Criminal Code Act of 2021
Contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM President Kevin Ring to testify at D.C. Council Hearing on Revised Criminal Code Act of 2021 WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring will give testimony at the D.C. Council’s Thursday hearing on the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2021 on Thursday. “There is not a jurisdiction in this…
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FAMM welcomes Shanna Rifkin as Deputy General Counsel and Shaneva D. McReynolds as a consultant
Media Contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM welcomes Shanna Rifkin as Deputy General Counsel and Shaneva D. McReynolds as a consultant SPRINGFIELD – FAMM President Kevin Ring today announced the hiring of Shanna Rifkin as Deputy General Counsel and Shaneva D. McReynolds as a consultant. “We are glad to have Shanna and Shaneva joining our…
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When a Second Chance Means Powerhouse Advocacy
There’s nothing romantic about prison. But here’s a FAMM story that’s undeniably romantic. It’s about what happens when fierce advocacy, Fantasy Football, 35 birthday cards, and a second chance come together.
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Success on the Inside: A Man of Faith, Love, and Redemption
AnDreco Lott is serving a prison sentence of more than 92 years. Yet somehow, his life spark hasn’t dimmed. In fact, in the 20 years he’s been inside, his growth has been remarkable.
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FAMM’s virtual briefing on home confinement available to stream
Media Contact: Rabiah Burks, 202-822-6700 rburks@famm.org FAMM’s virtual briefing on home confinement available to stream Short panels discuss employment, family life and the struggles of serving uncertain home confinement terms WASHINGTON – FAMM’s virtual briefing discussing the ongoing issues surrounding those released to home confinement during the pandemic is now available on FAMM’s YouTube…
Celebrating Our 35 Year Anniversary!
