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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 releases statement on passage of bill to improve sentencing in Washington

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement on passage of bill to improve sentencing in Washington OLYMPIA – FAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy Daniel Landsman released the following statement after the Washington House of Representatives passed a bill that would change juvenile sentencing policy in the state. The bill ends the use of juvenile adjudications … Read More

FAMM releases statement after President Biden promises to sign bill blocking update to DC’s criminal code

Thursday, March 2, 2023

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement after President Biden promises to sign bill blocking update to DC’s criminal code WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring released the following statement following President Biden’s statement that he would not veto legislation overturning DC’s criminal code update: “We’re deeply disappointed by President Biden’s statement,” Ring said. … Read More

Poll shows very strong support for changing Pennsylvania’s felony murder law

Thursday, February 23, 2023

For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org Poll shows very strong support for changing Pennsylvania’s felony murder law HARRISBURG – An overwhelming 79% of Pennsylvanians support changing the state’s mandatory life without the possibility of parole (LWOP) sentence for people convicted of felony murder, according to a Susquehanna Polling & Research poll commissioned by FAMM. “FAMM has … Read More

FAMM’s General Counsel Mary Price to testify before U.S. Sentencing Commission about compassionate release

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM’s General Counsel Mary Price to testify before U.S. Sentencing Commission about compassionate release WASHINGTON – FAMM’s General Counsel Mary Price will appear before the U.S. Sentencing Commission Thursday, testifying in favor of compassionate release reform. Among other issues, Price’s testimony urges the Commission to recognize changes in law that … Read More

FAMM releases statement on introduction of bill to end crack-powder disparity

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement on introduction of bill to end crack-powder disparity JEFFERSON CITY – FAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner issued the following statement following the introduction of a bill which would eliminate Missouri’s 18.75 to one disparity for crack and cocaine powder. Under the current law, someone who sells … Read More

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