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Families, advocacy groups rally to reform probation in Pennsylvania

Friday, September 20, 2019

Contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4270 tlaino@famm.org Families, advocacy groups rally to reform probation in Pennsylvania FAMM, ACLU of Pennsylvania, Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania, Commonwealth Foundation, Justice Action Network, and REFORM Alliance join forces to rally for change Harrisburg – Pennsylvania’s probation system is in serious need of reform. That’s why FAMM, ACLU of Pennsylvania, Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania, Commonwealth Foundation, … Read More

FAMM and Florida Cares teaming up for a Real Talk on Lowell Correctional Institution

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM and Florida Cares teaming up for a Real Talk on Lowell Correctional Institution Families, legislators, formerly incarcerated to discuss issues at the prison Ocala, Fla. — FAMM and Florida Cares are hosting a Real Talk on Lowell Correctional Institution Saturday, September 21 from 4-6 p.m. The event allows families of loved ones currently … Read More

FAMM praises Pennsylvania Board of Pardons’ consideration of clemency for 21 prisoners serving life without parole

Monday, September 16, 2019

Contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM praises Pennsylvania Board of Pardons’ consideration of clemency for 21 prisoners serving life without parole Only 23 hearings have been granted since 2015 Harrisburg – In response to the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons hearing the cases of 21 people with life sentences today (nearly as many as have been heard since … Read More

FAMM and 13 National Organizations Urge Congress to Fund the First Step Act

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Contact: Rabiah Burks, 202-822-6700 rburks@famm.org FAMM and 13 National Organizations Urge Congress to Fund the First Step Act Congress has not yet allocated $75M to the Bureau of Prisons to implement the legislation as authorized WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, FAMM along with 13 national organizations, sent a letter to the chair and ranking members of … Read More

Location Changed: Experience the soaring temperatures of Florida’s prisons firsthand on Friday, August 23

Monday, August 19, 2019

Contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org Experience the soaring temperatures of Florida’s prisons firsthand on Friday, August 23 FAMM, Florida Cares to launch an interactive exhibit featuring mock prison cell as part of Beat the Heat event Miami – Today’s event will now be held at Miller Circle/The Green at The University of Miami. More than 60,000 … Read More

FAMM condemns DOJ for appealing First Step Act releases

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Contact: Rabiah Burks, 202-822-6700 rburks@famm.org FAMM condemns DOJ for appealing First Step Act releases DOJ continues to fight release of dozens of people serving lengthy crack-related sentences WASHINGTON, D.C. – FAMM today called on the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to stop trying to send people released under the First Step Act back to prison. … Read More

FAMM to DOJ: Fredrick Turner Is No Less Important or Tragic Than Epstein

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Contact: Rabiah Burks, 202-822-6700 rburks@famm.org FAMM to DOJ: Fredrick Turner Is No Less Important or Tragic Than Epstein The national criminal justice organization makes a second call for the investigation of Turner’s death WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, FAMM President Kevin Ring sent a second letter to U.S. Attorney General William Barr and Acting Director of the Bureau of Prisons … Read More

FAMM Releases Statement on DC’s Halfway House Issues

Friday, August 9, 2019

Contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM Releases Statement on DC’s Halfway House Issues WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring issued a statement on the ongoing issues related to Core DC’s attempts to open a halfway house to replace Hope Village in the district. “It’s bad enough that we send District residents all across the country to be incarcerated,” … Read More

FAMM Congratulates General Counsel Mary Price for Receiving NACDL’s Champion of Justice Restoration of Rights Award

Monday, August 5, 2019

Washington — Mary Price, General Counsel for FAMM and long-time National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) member received NACDL’s Champion of Justice Restoration of Rights Award at the NACDL Foundation for Criminal Justice Gala in Philadelphia, PA, on August 2. “Mary is the conscience of FAMM and an integral part of all of our … Read More

FAMM, Florida Cares Release Statement on Florida DOC Arrests

Thursday, July 25, 2019

Contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM, Florida Cares Release Statement on Florida DOC Arrests Both groups urged swift action following leaked video of prisoner beating TALLAHASSEE – FAMM and the advocacy group Florida Cares have issued a statement praising the swift action of the Florida Department of Corrections (DOC), after three officers involved in the beating of … Read More

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