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This Second Chances Month, FAMM celebrates transformation through clemency, with 4,000+ grants by President Biden. The powerful stories of those thriving post-release show that second chances drive growth, dignity, and success. Stay tuned as we share more inspiring second chance clemency stories throughout the month. #SecondChancesMonth 💚

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FAMM Policy Briefing Series – Second Look Join us on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 1:00-2:00 PM ET, for another edition of our Policy Briefing panel series. This month, we’ll focus on Second Look laws – legal frameworks that offer second chances. Experts will share an overview of how these laws work, who benefits, and why they’re critical in criminal justice reform. Don’t miss this important discussion! Click here to RSVP and learn more: https://lnkd.in/e9AvASFs

The United States is facing a growing crisis. Across the country, prisons are overcrowded, dangerously understaffed, and unsafe — for both incarcerated people and corrections staff. On April 29, join us for a live LinkedIn event bringing together experts and advocates to explore what meaningful, shared reform can look like — and how it can lead to safer facilities, improved rehabilitation, and stronger communities. Speakers: 🔹 Brian Dawe, One Voice United 🔹 Dr. Shaneva McReynolds, FAMM 🔹 John Wetzel, Keystone Restituere Justice Center 🔹 Dr. Nneka Jones Tapia, Chicago Beyond 🔹 Moderated by Juliene James, Vice President of Criminal Justice Policy, Arnold Ventures Register now 👇 https://bit.ly/4juo8qw

Arizona’s prison system is in dire need of reform. SB 1507 proposes the establishment of an independent prison oversight office to improve conditions, ensure transparency, and hold officials accountable. Families, lawmakers, and taxpayers deserve solutions. Let's advocate for progress—encourage your state Representative to vote YES on SB 1507. Together, we can improve prison conditions and bring accountability to the system! https://lnkd.in/efChz37S Cc: Bryan Widenhouse

FAMM applauds the Georgia legislature for passing HB 582, the Survivor Justice Act, and joins Rep. Stan Gunter (R-8), the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Georgia Justice Project, and FWD.us in asking Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp to sign it!    ‣‣ AP article: https://lnkd.in/gqJJNvpj ‣‣ Bill page: https://lnkd.in/gFeR2cuX Cc: Maria Goellner

🎉 Maryland SB 181, focused on Medical and Elder Parole, has officially passed and is now on its way to Governor Moore desk!  SB 181 will expand opportunities for some incarcerated people who are at least age 65 and have served 20 years or more, and most people who meet certain chronic or terminal medical criteria to seek release through parole. FAMM is so happy to support this bill! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ekZjrwZ5 Cc: Celeste Trusty

FAMM is excited to see this cosponsorship memo for Release Opportunities for Aging Incarcerated People circulated in the PA House! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e3xmhhFP Cc: Celeste Trusty

🎉MD HB 1123 - Medical and Elder Parole - Just passed and is headed to Governor Moore's desk! HB 1123 will expand opportunities for some incarcerated people who are at least age 65 and have served 20 years or more, and most people who meet certain chronic or terminal medical criteria to seek release through parole. FAMM is so happy to support this bill! Cc: Celeste Trusty

Prisons were not originally structured for rehabilitation, however our society and criminal justice system has changed, and we now know that rehabilitation is important to reducing recidivism and keeping the public safe. If we are to adequately address the converging crises of understaffing and overincarceration, a key piece of that work is re-imagining prisons to prioritize rehabilitation. As State Legislative Affairs Manager at FAMM, Matthew Charles, explains, "If we actually focus on rehabilitation, then when people are released, they can be productive members of society, not just former prisoners struggling to get by."