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Since forming in 1991, FAMM has developed a team of attorneys, advocates and researchers with extensive expertise in crafting and advancing state and federal legislative reforms; working with the U.S. Sentencing Commission; improving the executive clemency process; and navigating the complex traits of federal sentencing policy. We’ve also put together a large collection of deeply researched case profiles highlighting FAMM members who have been subjected to onerous prison sentences. FAMM staffers are available to answer questions regarding the politics and policy of sentencing reform, and our research team is available to walk journalists through prisoners’ cases.

Have a question, or need to reach out to one of FAMM’s expert staff members? Our media relations team is happy to help!

For FAMM’s work at the federal level, contact Tripp Laino at 202-999-4273.

For FAMM’s work at the state level, contact TJohn Norton at 202-999-4268.

If you have a general question for FAMM and are not a member of the media, contact Debi Campbell at 202-621-5041.

New to the Issues?

We encourage journalists who have never covered sentencing before—and any veterans looking to brush up—to check out our Sentencing 101 page. If you’d like to write about someone who’s serving an unjust sentence, you can check out our profiles page. To see what FAMM is doing to change sentencing policy at the state and federal levels, you can find our work here. To learn about current sentencing reform legislation in Congress, visit our U.S. Congress page.

Ready to become an expert in federal sentencing? Visit our briefing book on mandatory minimum sentences for congressional staff.

In addition to work for reform at the federal level, FAMM is currently working in the following four states. Click the state to learn about FAMM’s efforts there.

 

Recent Press Releases:

FAMM welcomes Adam Bingman as new VP of Communications

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org   FAMM welcomes Adam Bingman as new VP of Communications WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring today announced the hiring of Adam Bingman as Vice President of Communications. “We are excited to have Adam take the helm of our talented communications team,” Ring said. “He is a proven … 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’S Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner to testify at Missouri House Judiciary Committee hearing

Friday, March 17, 2023

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM’S Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner to testify at Missouri House Judiciary Committee hearing JEFFERSON CITY – FAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner will testify at the Missouri House Judiciary Committee hearing on Monday in support of a bill that would eliminate the crack-powder sentencing disparity … Read More

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FAMM supports New Mexico’s medical and geriatric parole bill

Thursday, March 16, 2023

For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM  supports New Mexico’s medical and geriatric parole bill   SANTA FE – New Mexico’s State House and Senate have both passed a bill that would fix their flawed system for granting medical and geriatric parole. If signed into law by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, the clearer and more efficient system would … Read More

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FAMM’s General Counsel Mary Price to testify before Oregon Senate Committee on Healthcare about compassionate release reform

Monday, March 13, 2023

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM’s General Counsel Mary Price to testify before Oregon Senate Committee on Healthcare about compassionate release reform SALEM – FAMM’s General Counsel Mary Price will appear before the Oregon Senate Committee on Healthcare today, testifying in favor of a bill that would improve Early Medical Release. “Oregon flunks compassionate release,” … 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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