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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

Thursday, 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 hosting a virtual panel via Zoom, The Future of Clemency, featuring Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis from noon to 1:00 pm ET on Friday, March … Read More

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

Monday, 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 two parole bills that provide second chances for incarcerated individuals in Illinois state prisons – Earned Reentry and Elder Parole – at the Springfield Capitol Building on Tuesday, March 21 … Read More

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FAMM supports New Mexico Second Chances bill for juveniles 

Monday, 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 sentencing option for people who committed their crimes as children. SB 64 passed the state Senate this week and will, if signed by Governor Michelle … Read More

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FAMM’s Shaneva McReynolds to testify before Illinois House Judiciary Committee

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM’s Shaneva McReynolds to testify before Illinois House Judiciary Committee  SPRINGFIELD – FAMM’s Illinois State Consultant Dr. Shaneva McReynolds will testify before the Illinois House Judiciary Committee for its hearing on the Earned Reentry bill, which provides a pathway to be granted release by the Illinois Prisoner Review Board for … Read More

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FAMM releases statement on introduction of bill to change California’s Youth Offender Parole law

Friday, February 17, 2023

For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM releases statement on introduction of bill to change California’s Youth Offender Parole law SACRAMENTO –  FAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy Daniel Landsman issued the following statement after Assemblymember Tina McKinnor introduced a bill that would update California’s youth offender parole requirements. Under the proposed change, people given indeterminate … Read More

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FAMM releases statement on the introduction of EQUAL Act in House, Senate

Friday, February 17, 2023

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement on the introduction of EQUAL Act in House, Senate WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring released the following statement following the House and Senate introduction of the EQUAL Act, which would end the disparity between the penalties for crack and powder cocaine. “This bipartisan bill is pro-family, … Read More

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FAMM endorses Illinois Resentencing Task Force report’s recommendations

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Contact:John Norton, 202-999-4268jnorton@famm.org FAMM endorses Illinois Resentencing Task Force report’s recommendations SPRINGFIELD – Dr. Shaneva McReynolds, FAMM Illinois State Consultant and Advocate, today expressed support for the sixteen recommendations issued by the Illinois Resentencing Task Force (RTF) final report. In an attempt to safely reduce the overpopulated Illinois prison system House Bill 3587 became law in July 2021. It created the … Read More

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Maria Goellner appointed to Governor-elect Josh Shapiro’s Transition Advisory Committee on Public Safety

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Contact:John Norton, 202-999-4268jnorton@famm.org Maria Goellner appointed to Governor-elect Josh Shapiro’s Transition Advisory Committee on Public Safety HARRISBURG – FAMM Pennsylvania State Policy Director Maria Goellner has been named to Governor-elect Josh Shapiro’s Transition Advisory Committee on Public Safety, which covers sentencing and prison policies. Shapiro, in preparation for taking office in January, has built a transition team … Read More

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FAMM’s Shaneva McReynolds testifies before Illinois Resentencing Task Force

Thursday, September 29, 2022

  For Media Inquiries:John Norton, 202-999-4268jnorton@famm.org FAMM’s Shaneva McReynolds testifies before Illinois Resentencing Task Force SPRINGFIELD – Dr. Shaneva McReynolds, FAMM Consultant and Advocate, testified today before the Illinois Resentencing Task Force about the importance of providing second chance legislative mechanisms to safely reduce the state’s prison population. “Illinois needs to pass legislation to provide people with life and long sentences … Read More

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LinkedIn participates in FAMM’s #VisitAPrison challenge with trip to SCI Phoenix

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

For Media Inquiries:John Norton, 202-999-4268jnorton@famm.org  FAMM’s #VisitAPrison challenge with trip to  SCI Phoenix COLLEGEVILLE –  LinkedIn Corporation and the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) officials will tour State Correctional Institution (SCI) Phoenix as part of the FAMM’s #VisitAPrison campaign.  “Ninety-five percent of the people in prison today are going to return to their communities, and the best way to ensure that their re-entry is … Read More

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