Virginia

FAMM releases statement on creation of ombudsman for Virginia’s prisons in budget bill

September 6, 2023

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…

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FAMM to host virtual panel, “The Challenges to Passing Independent Prison Oversight in the States” on April 13

April 7, 2022

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org   FAMM to host virtual panel, “The Challenges to Passing Independent Prison Oversight in the States” on April 13   WASHINGTON – FAMM is…

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FAMM to premiere short film, Second Chance Sisterhood, with panel discussion on February 9

February 3, 2022

Contact:John Norton, 202-999-4268jnorton@famm.org FAMM to premiere short film, Second Chance Sisterhood, with panel discussion on February 9  RICHMOND – Join FAMM for the Facebook premiere of the short film Second Chance Sisterhood on Wednesday, February 9 at…

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FAMM sends letter urging Virginia Governor Ralph Northam to use pardon power generously

September 2, 2021

Contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM sends letter urging Virginia Governor Ralph Northam to use pardon power generously   RICHMOND — FAMM sent a letter today to Virginia Governor Ralph Northam encouraging…

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FAMM issues statement following Virginia legislature’s failure to repeal the state’s mandatory minimums

February 27, 2021

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM issues statement following Virginia legislature’s failure to repeal the state’s mandatory minimums RICHMOND – FAMM Deputy Director of Policy Tinsae Gebriel released the following statement…

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FAMM releases statement after Virginia Senate passes bill eliminating mandatory minimums

February 5, 2021

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement after Virginia Senate passes bill eliminating mandatory minimums RICHMOND – FAMM Deputy Director of Policy Tinsae Gebriel released the following statement after…

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FAMM releases statement following Virginia House Courts of Justice Committee vote on mandatory minimums

January 29, 2021

Contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement following Virginia House Courts of Justice Committee vote on mandatory minimums RICHMOND – FAMM Deputy Director of Policy Tinsae Gebriel released the following statement after…

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FAMM releases statement following Virginia Crime Commission’s vote to recommend the elimination of mandatory minimums

January 5, 2021

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement following Virginia Crime Commission’s vote to recommend the elimination of mandatory minimums RICHMOND – FAMM Deputy Director of Policy Tinsae Gebriel released the…

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