FWD.us is a bipartisan political organization that believes America’s families, communities, and economy thrive when everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. For too long, our broken immigration and criminal justice systems have locked too many people out from the American dream. Founded by leaders in the technology and business communities, we seek to grow and galvanize political support to break through partisan gridlock and achieve meaningful reforms. Together, we can move America forward.
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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
We are grateful to have Jarrell as part of our team! In his own words, “Providing people with second chances creates a positive ripple effect—a proven asset for both the community and also the returning citizen—strengthening the economy and community ties, and allowing people to reconnect with family.”
Jarrell spent more than 30 years behind bars, so he knows what it means to help those with a criminal record succeed after incarceration. Read his story to hear why he’s passionate about second chances: FWD.us
TODAY FWD.us is in Missouri alongside Keyway Center for Diversion & Reentry and many local organizations and advocates in support of the Missouri Survivors’ Justice Act, a commonsense bill that will provide flexibility in the justice system to protect survivors of domestic abuse.
FWD.us joins Empower Missouri, the Keyway Center for Diversion & Reentry, and Missouri Appleseed advocating to pass the Missouri Survivors’ Justice Act - an important step forward to help survivors of domestic violence unfairly caught up in the criminal justice system.
NEW: FWD.us statement on New York Senate Crime Victims, Crime & Correction Committee Passing the Earned Time Act https://lnkd.in/gwZTxGJr
Thank you Lewis & Clark College for hosting FWD.us VP for Immigration Policy and Campaigns, Andrea Flores, for a debate highlighting the urgent need to embrace a modern approach to border security that reforms the asylum system and builds secure legal pathways for new immigration. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gj3NQUn6
Read this oped from Council on Criminal Justice Chief Policy Counsel Marc Levin on why states like Missouri, Kentucky, Ohio, and Texas should pass #CleanSlate this year and join the bipartisan national movement to improve our criminal justice system and provide second chances. https://lnkd.in/gMTQHyk5
Watch: FWD.us Executive Director Zoë Towns make the case for bipartisan criminal justice reform on The Open Mind hosted by Alexander Heffner https://lnkd.in/g9t-3EUg
ICYMI: Good news! On March 29, Louisiana voters rejected Amendment 3 that would’ve expanded when children can be tried as adults. Long sentences don’t make us safer. Learn more about evidence-based solutions that advance public safety without increasing incarceration: https://lnkd.in/gSHy5ywM