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FAMM supports New Mexico Second Chances bill for juveniles
For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM supports New Mexico Second Chances bill for juveniles SANTA FE – New Mexico is on the verge of ending life without the possibility of parole (LWOP) as a sentencing option for people who committed their crimes as children. SB 64 passed the state Senate this week and…
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FAMM’s Shaneva McReynolds to testify before Illinois House Judiciary Committee
For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM’s Shaneva McReynolds to testify before Illinois House Judiciary Committee SPRINGFIELD – FAMM’s Illinois State Consultant Dr. Shaneva McReynolds will testify before the Illinois House Judiciary Committee for its hearing on the Earned Reentry bill, which provides a pathway to be granted release by the Illinois Prisoner Review…
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FAMM releases statement on introduction of bill to change California’s Youth Offender Parole law
For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM releases statement on introduction of bill to change California’s Youth Offender Parole law SACRAMENTO – FAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy Daniel Landsman issued the following statement after Assemblymember Tina McKinnor introduced a bill that would update California’s youth offender parole requirements. Under the proposed change, people given…
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FAMM releases statement on the introduction of EQUAL Act in House, Senate
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement on the introduction of EQUAL Act in House, Senate WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring released the following statement following the House and Senate introduction of the EQUAL Act, which would end the disparity between the penalties for crack and powder cocaine. “This bipartisan bill…
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FAMM endorses Illinois Resentencing Task Force report’s recommendations
Contact: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM endorses Illinois Resentencing Task Force report’s recommendations SPRINGFIELD – Dr. Shaneva McReynolds, FAMM Illinois State Consultant and Advocate, today expressed support for the sixteen recommendations issued by the Illinois Resentencing Task Force (RTF) final report . In an attempt to safely reduce the overpopulated Illinois prison system House Bill…
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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’s Shaneva McReynolds testifies before Illinois Resentencing Task Force
For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM’s Shaneva McReynolds testifies before Illinois Resentencing Task Force SPRINGFIELD – Dr. Shaneva McReynolds, FAMM Consultant and Advocate, testified today before the Illinois Resentencing Task Force about the importance of providing second chance legislative mechanisms to safely reduce the state’s prison population. “Illinois needs to pass legislation…
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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 offers support for Pennsylvania Marijuana Pardon Project
For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM offers support for Pennsylvania Marijuana Pardon Project HARRISBURG – FAMM Pennsylvania State Policy Director Maria Goellner issued the following statement in support of the Pennsylvania Marijuana Pardon Project announced by Governor Tom Wolf, Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman, and the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons today. “The Pennsylvania…
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FAMM launches “Free to Succeed,” highlighting stories of second chances
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM launches “Free to Succeed,” highlighting stories of second chances New monthly storytelling series will highlight success stories of formerly incarcerated people WASHINGTON – FAMM has launched a new storytelling initiative to showcase the success stories of people released early from prison. Each person’s story will highlight their…
Celebrating Our 35 Year Anniversary!
