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Pennsylvania has the highest incarceration rate in the Northeastern U.S. and the second-highest number of people serving life without parole sentences in the country. In 2015, the state’s Supreme Court struck down its mandatory minimum laws as unconstitutional. Since then, FAMM has opposed efforts to reinstate mandatory minimum sentences. FAMM also supports reforms to life without parole sentences, increased use of early release for elderly and ill people in prison, more use of executive clemency, prison mail policies that keep families connected, and more. By implementing evidence-based sentencing reforms, state lawmakers can save taxpayer dollars or redirect those savings to proven alternatives to reduce crime and recidivism. To get involved in our work in Pennsylvania, sign up for our emails and contact our Pennsylvania State Policy Director, Celeste Trusty, at ctrusty@famm.org.

2023 - 2024 Laws and Policy

How You Can Advocate for Sentencing Reform in Pennsylvania

You can do several things to work toward reforming Pennsylvania’s sentencing laws.

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

Thursday, 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 Josh Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Board of Pardons Secretary Shelley Watson and Secretary of the Department of Corrections Laurel R. Harry with 14 recommendations … Read More

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

Thursday, 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 Media Center in the Pennsylvania state Capitol with a bipartisan group of lawmakers on Monday, June 26th at 10:00 a.m. This event will highlight legislation … Read More

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FAMM hosted Pennsylvania lawmakers for #VisitAPrison blitz during April’s Second Chance Month

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM hosted Pennsylvania lawmakers for #VisitAPrison blitz during April’s Second Chance Month  HARRISBURG – April was Second Chance Month, which highlights the need to remove barriers for formerly incarcerated individuals to successfully reenter society. This year FAMM’s Pennsylvania State Policy Director Celeste Trusty marked the occasion by working with the Pennsylvania … Read More

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