🔴 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
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 11-50 employees
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- Washington, District of Columbia
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1991
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- Prison, Criminal Justice Reform, Advocacy, Lobbying, Congress, State Legislation, Grassroots Organizing, Storytelling, and Incarceration
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✍🏽 #FAMMblog Breaking: President Biden Signs into Law Prison Oversight Bill that Passed Congress with Near Unanimous Support By Daniel Landsman, VP of Policy, FAMM Kevin J. Hagan, Jr., Director of Federal Legislative Affairs, FAMM
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🔴 PRESS RELEASE FAMM Celebrates Michigan’s Successful Passage of Medically Frail Parole Reform https://lnkd.in/e3vTCwQ9
FAMM Celebrates Michigan’s Successful Passage of Medically Frail Parole Reform | Families Against Mandatory Minimums Foundation
https://famm.org
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FAMM reposted this
📺 FAMM's Senior Policy Advisor Matthew Charles is testifying live in Montgomery, Alabama this morning before the legislative Joint Prison Oversight Committee, as will Alabama Appleseed Center for Law & Justice. Livestream here starting now: https://lnkd.in/dKAsCUiu (Room 200). #PrisonOversight
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FAMM reposted this
My colleague at FAMM, Senior Policy Advisor, Matthew Charles was recently quoted in the Washington Post, discussing much-needed oversight in our prisons: "They always say sunlight is the best disinfectant. So, it will allow transparency as well as accountability." Here's to sunshine!
Perspective | Congress passes bill to impose strict scrutiny on embattled prison agency
washingtonpost.com
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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!
U.S. House Approves Armstrong, McBath Bipartisan Prison Safety Bill; Ossoff, Durbin, and Braun Lead Senate Companion
armstrong.house.gov