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FAMM congratulates Molly Gill, Vice President of Policy on new role at Federal Bureau of Prisons
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM congratulates Molly Gill, Vice President of Policy on new role at Federal Bureau of Prisons Deputy Director of Policy Daniel Landsman to be promoted to Vice President WASHINGTON – FAMM today announced that Molly Gill will be leaving FAMM on October 25, to become an attorney advisor in the Office…
Read MoreFAMM congratulates Molly Gill, Vice President of Policy on new role at Federal Bureau of Prisons
WASHINGTON – FAMM today announced that Molly Gill will be leaving FAMM on October 25, to become an attorney advisor in the Office of Legislative Affairs of the federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). “Molly has been an integral part of our team for the better part of two decades, and for many of us at FAMM,…
Read MoreFAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner to testify at Michigan Senate Oversight Committee hearing on changes to prison ombudsman process
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner to testify at Michigan Senate Oversight Committee hearing on changes to prison ombudsman process LANSING – FAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner will testify at the Michigan Senate Oversight Committee hearing on Wednesday in support of a bill that would make changes…
Read MoreFAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner to testify at Michigan Senate Oversight Committee hearing on changes to prison ombudsman process
LANSING – FAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner will testify at the Michigan Senate Oversight Committee hearing on Wednesday in support of a bill that would make changes to the office of the Legislative Corrections Ombudsman in Michigan. “We fully support making it easier for more people to report issues in Michigan’s prisons,” Goellner said. “Allowing expanded access…
Read MoreFAMM opposes Pennsylvania legislation creating new mandatory minimum sentence
For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM opposes Pennsylvania legislation creating new mandatory minimum sentence HARRISBURG – FAMM Pennsylvania State Policy Director Celeste Trusty issued the following statement in response to the Pennsylvania Senate passing Tyler’s Law, a bill that creates a new 10-year mandatory minimum prison sentence if someone sells drugs containing fentanyl and the user overdoses.…
Read MoreFAMM supports Pennsylvania Medical and Elderly Parole bill as it advances in the House
For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM supports Pennsylvania Medical and Elderly Parole bill as it advances in the House HARRISBURG – FAMM Pennsylvania State Policy Director Celeste Trusty released the following statement after the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Judiciary Committee voted today to advance a Medical and Elderly Parole bill. “It’s unsustainable for Pennsylvania…
Read MoreFAMM celebrates 200th tracked prison visit of #VisitAPrison Campaign
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM celebrates 200th tracked prison visit of #VisitAPrison Campaign WASHINGTON – As part of its ongoing #VisitAPrison campaign, FAMM has been tracking lawmakers across the United States who visit state and federal prisons, and celebrates its 200th visit since launching the campaign last year. “So many laws that affect prisons and…
Read MoreFAMM releases statement on introduction of bill that would change prison ombudsman processes in Michigan
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement on introduction of bill that would change prison ombudsman processes in Michigan LANSING – FAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner released the following statement after the Michigan Senate introduced a bill that would make changes to the office of the Legislative Corrections Ombudsman in Michigan. “Allowing for…
Read MoreFAMM releases statement on creation of ombudsman for Virginia’s prisons in budget bill
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement on creation of ombudsman for Virginia’s prisons in budget bill RICHMOND – FAMM Vice President of Policy Molly Gill issued the following statement in response to passage of the new prison oversight provision in Virginia’s budget bill. “Virginia taxpayers spend $1.5 billion annually on prisons – we…
Read MoreFAMM 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 potential violations of…
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