Second Chances

FAMM to Premiere New Documentary, “District of Second Chances,” Dec. 7 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

November 27, 2023

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, Nov. 27, 2023 FAMM to Premiere New Documentary, “District of Second Chances,” Dec. 7 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON  – FAMM, a…

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FAMM applauds Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee passage of clemency reform amendment

November 13, 2023

For Media Inquiries:John Norton, 202-999-4268jnorton@famm.org FAMM applauds Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee passage of clemency reform amendment HARRISBURG – Today FAMM thanked the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee for passing a bill to undo…

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FAMM testifies at Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee hearing on clemency reform amendment

October 30, 2023

For Media Inquiries:John Norton, 202-999-4268jnorton@famm.org FAMM testifies at Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee hearing on clemency reform amendment HARRISBURG – FAMM Senior Policy Associate Bryan Widenhouse is testifying live today at the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee’s…

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FAMM supports Pennsylvania Medical and Elderly Parole bill as it advances in the House

October 3, 2023

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…

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FAMM recommends clemency process reforms in letter to Governor Shapiro and other officials

July 27, 2023

For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM recommends clemency process reforms in letter to Governor Shapiro and other officials HARRISBURG – FAMM Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner sent a letter today to Governor…

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FAMM raises concerns about Mayor Bowser’s proposed sentencing legislation during DC Council hearing

June 27, 2023

For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM raises concerns about Mayor Bowser’s proposed sentencing legislation during DC Council hearing  WASHINGTON – FAMM’s Vice President of Policy Molly Gill testified in…

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FAMM to host press event with bipartisan group of Pennsylvania lawmakers supporting Second Chance legislation

June 22, 2023

For Media Inquiries:John Norton, 202-999-4268jnorton@famm.org  FAMM to host press event with bipartisan group of Pennsylvania lawmakers supporting Second Chance legislation HARRISBURG – FAMM will host a “Second Chance Legislation” presser at the…

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FAMM to host virtual panel, The Future of Clemency in Pennsylvania, featuring Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Davis and Board of Pardons Secretary Watson

March 23, 2023

For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM to host virtual panel, The Future of Clemency in Pennsylvania, featuring Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Davis and Board of Pardons Secretary Watson HARRISBURG – FAMM is…

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FAMM’s Shaneva McReynolds to participate in press conference for two Illinois parole bills

March 20, 2023

For Media Inquiries:John Norton, 202-999-4268jnorton@famm.org FAMM’S Shaneva McReynolds to participate in press conference for two Illinois parole bills SPRINGFIELD – FAMM’s Illinois State Consultant Dr. Shaneva McReynolds will join a press conference advocating for…

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FAMM supports New Mexico Second Chances bill for juveniles 

March 13, 2023

For Media Inquiries:John Norton, 202-999-4268jnorton@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…

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