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FAMM releases statement in response to attempts to block Justice Department’s CARES Act Home Confinement rule
For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM releases statement in response to attempts to block Justice Department’s CARES Act Home Confinement rule WASHINGTON – FAMM Vice President of Policy Daniel Landsman released the following statement in response to a Senate resolution and a House appropriations amendment aimed at blocking a Department of Justice rule…
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FAMM urges federal investigation into civil rights abuses at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center
For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM urges federal investigation into civil rights abuses at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center WASHINGTON – Based on evidence of deplorable and unsafe conditions at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center, FAMM sent a letter today requesting that the Department of Justice launch an investigation of the Tennessee prison and its…
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Maria Goellner appointed to Governor-elect Josh Shapiro’s Transition Advisory Committee on Public Safety
Contact: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org Maria Goellner appointed to Governor-elect Josh Shapiro’s Transition Advisory Committee on Public Safety HARRISBURG – FAMM Pennsylvania State Policy Director Maria Goellner has been named to Governor-elect Josh Shapiro’s Transition Advisory Committee on Public Safety , which covers sentencing and prison policies. Shapiro, in preparation for taking office in January,…
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FAMM responds to DOJ working group report on sexual abuse committed by federal prison employees
For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM responds to DOJ working group report on sexual abuse committed by federal prison employees Washington, D.C. – A Department of Justice (DOJ) working group has released a report with recommendations on how to address sexual abuse committed by Bureau of Prison (BOP) correctional officers and staff. One…
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LinkedIn participates in FAMM’s #VisitAPrison challenge with trip to SCI Phoenix
For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM’s #VisitAPrison challenge with trip to SCI Phoenix COLLEGEVILLE – LinkedIn Corporation and the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) officials will tour State Correctional Institution (SCI) Phoenix as part of the FAMM’s #VisitAPrison campaign . “Ninety-five percent of the people in prison today are going to return to…
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FAMM challenges policymakers nationwide to #VisitAPrison
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM challenges policymakers nationwide to #VisitAPrison Despite legislating for prisons and the people who live in them, very few policy makers visit them WASHINGTON – Today, FAMM launched the #VisitAPrison campaign to encourage local, state, and national policymakers to visit a prison or jail in their states or…
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FAMM to host virtual panel, “The Need for Independent Oversight of Federal Prisons: 4 Women Speak” on April 6
For media inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM to host virtual panel, “The Need for Independent Oversight of Federal Prisons: 4 Women Speak” on April 6 WASHINGTON – FAMM is hosting a virtual panel “The Need for Independent Oversight of Federal Prisons: 4 Women Speak” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6. This panel…
Celebrating Our 35 Year Anniversary!
