🔴 BREAKING: The Federal Prison Oversight Act has passed the U.S. Senate and now heads to President Joe Biden's desk! FAMM applauds Congress for working together to bring long needed independent prison oversight to our federal prisons!
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About us
FAMM is a national nonpartisan advocacy organization that promotes fair and effective criminal justice policies that safeguard taxpayer dollars and keep our communities safe. Founded in 1991, FAMM is helping transform America’s criminal justice system by uniting the voices of impacted families and individuals and elevating the issues all across the country.
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https://famm.org/
External link for FAMM
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1991
- Specialties
- Prison, Criminal Justice Reform, Advocacy, Lobbying, Congress, State Legislation, Grassroots Organizing, Storytelling, and Incarceration
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1100 H St NW
Suite 1000
Washington, District of Columbia 20005, US
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🏛️ Interested in policy work? FAMM is offering internships that involve research, community outreach, and correspondence management. Remote position with flexible hours. Unpaid but credit possible. Submit your application today: https://lnkd.in/gmDxyQzD #InternshipOpportunity #InternWithFAMM
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It is with great pride that we announce that FAMM's General Counsel, Mary Price, has been newly elected as a member of The American Law Institute (ALI). This prestigious organization includes eminent judges, lawyers, and legal academics and is renowned for producing influential publications such as Restatements of the Law and the Model Penal Code. These works have a significant impact on guiding legal standards and practices throughout the United States. Congratulations, Mary, on this remarkable achievement! #LegalExcellence #CongratsMary
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FAMM's latest documentary debuts at Summer Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary TONIGHT, July 13th! Dive into the impact of "second look" laws in D.C. and hear from Gene Downing, Anthony Petty, and Nancy Leichter in a live panel. Reserve your tickets today! 🎥🍿 https://lnkd.in/g6Ri_tFg
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FAMM reposted this
One of the things we’re committed to pushing back against The Just Trust are the harmful and pervasive narratives that lead many to believe that making tangible improvements to our justice system is simply a pipe dream. From where I stand, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Here is a thread of just some of the wins we’re seeing across our country… 1. The bipartisan Federal Prison Oversight Act passed in the House recently and just this week also passed the Senate, thanks to the efforts of FAMM , Prison Fellowship, American Conservative Union, and others. This bill marks a significant step forward in prison safety reform. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eNJx8AkS 2. Prison Journalism Project recently launched “A Prison Writers Guide to Media Writing,” supporting incarcerated writers with training and certification opportunities. Proud to support this initiative alongside Northwestern University, The Marshall Project , and others. 3. Council on Criminal Justice's Crime Trends Working Group's latest efforts were highlighted by The Washington Post, urging quicker access to crime data for better policymaking. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ewbmRDvK 4. In Oklahoma, The Sentencing Project's advocacy led to the override of the Governor’s veto on the OK Domestic Violence Survivors Act. This victory allows for resentencing and amplifies the voices of incarcerated survivors. https://loom.ly/_q4ZQwA 5. And lastly, s/o to Responsible Business Initiative for Justice on the legislative wins in Colorado and Tennessee with occupational licensing reforms. These efforts will remove barriers to employment for thousands. Learn more about the reforms in Colorado: https://loom.ly/N5a1HTE What would you all add to this thread? Comment below!
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🎉 We at FAMM are still celebrating the unanimous passing of the Federal Prison Oversight Act! This marks a HUGE VICTORY for criminal justice reform. If you missed Senator Ossoff's impactful Senate floor speech, be sure to check out the video below! cc: Office of U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff #CriminalJusticeReform #Victory #SenateSpeech
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FAMM's latest documentary debuts at Summer Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary this Saturday, July 13th! Dive into the impact of "second look" laws in D.C. and hear from Gene Downing, Anthony Petty, and Nancy Leichter in a live panel. Reserve your tickets today! 🎥🍿 https://lnkd.in/g6Ri_tFg #DistrictofSecondChances
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FAMM is building in the state of Maryland. To keep abreast of our latest developments, kindly subscribe to our state emailing list. To learn more, please click the link below or contact Celeste Trusty, our Deputy Director of State Policy. https://lnkd.in/eYYhgRnw
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Exciting news, PA FAMMily, and neighbors! FAMM’s documentary, "District of Second Chances,” will be shown at Summer Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Inc this Saturday, July 13th! 🎬✨ Experience the profound impact of "second look" laws in D.C. through the compelling stories of three remarkable individuals. After the screening, join us for a live panel discussion featuring Gene Downing, Anthony Petty, and Nancy Leichter. This is an event you won’t want to miss! 🎥🍿 Get your tickets now by clicking the link or scanning the QR code in the flyer: https://lnkd.in/e3UbYwEb #SecondLook #FilmScreening #DistrictOfSecondChances
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