Join our "Advocacy Workshop: What Loved Ones Should Do on the Inside" TOMORROW, April 15, at 6 PM EST!

Learn how your incarcerated loved one can access life-changing programs. Join advocates Rob Groves & Matthew Pineda as they share their powerful journeys.

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. @nickmenapace.bsky.social reminds us that life after prison matters. Supporting reentry efforts leads to safer, stronger communities. Visiting a prison can spark awareness about the role rehabilitation plays in society.

#VisitAPrison

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Mercy delayed, mercy denied: How Mass. medical parole leaves many to die in prison For most incarcerated people who apply for medical parole under a state law, mercy remains out of reach.

Mercy delayed, mercy denied: How Mass. medical parole leaves many to die in prison (via @masslive.bsky.social)
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Texas prison heat case in judge’s hands
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3 strikes and you’re in: Iowa eyes mandatory 20-year sentences Iowa is on the verge of one of the toughest repeat-offender laws in the country.

3 strikes and you’re in: Iowa eyes mandatory 20-year sentences
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She died after contracting cancer in prison. A bill was just signed into law in response to her story
(via @statesnewsroom.com)
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She died after contracting cancer in prison. A bill was just signed into law in response to her story
(via @statesnewsroom.com)
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Second-chance hiring: How one program gives inmates experience for Texas restaurants A Texas program has begun training people serving time behind bars in the culinary arts as part of an effort to expand second-chance hiring and meet the restaurant industry’s growing needs.

Second-chance hiring: How one program gives inmates experience for Texas restaurants(via @kxan.com)
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Bill expanding PA’s ‘compassionate release’ program for inmates with serious medical problems advances
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Join us April 15, 2026, at 6 PM EST for our Advocacy Workshop! Find out how your loved ones on the inside can access life-changing programs. Rob Groves & Matthew Pineda will inspire with their stories of transformation.

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What happens after people leave prison should matters to all of us.

When we help people prepare for life after prison, communities get safer and stronger. @famm.org
#CriminalJusticeReform #ct #visitaprison #prison #connecticut

How does faith intertwine with justice and reform? Hear what advocates had to say at our "Faith In Advocacy" event.
Watch the powerful recording here and be inspired! youtu.be/u5oWbIOnDDA?....

CA lawmakers consider making parole harder for some prisoners
(via @calmatters.org )
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FAMM's Storytelling Coordinator, Alexia Pitter, led an Advocacy Storytelling Workshop with the Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Solutions. She guided educators, advocates, and community leaders on turning their personal "why" into powerful tools for change.

House passes bill aimed at discretion, fairness in parole revocation procedures The Alabama House passed legislation providing the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles greater clarity and discretion when handling parole revocations.

House passes bill aimed at discretion, fairness in parole revocation procedures (via @alreporter.com) www.alreporter.com/2026/04/08/h...

Punishment Beyond Prisons 2026: Incarceration and Supervision by State The overuse of probation and parole, along with punitive restrictions, can extend the reach of the prison walls.

Punishment Beyond Prisons 2026:
Incarceration and supervision by state
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Was Football the Reason for This Prison’s Lockdowns? Some incarcerated people at a prison in Tennessee have speculated that guards want weekends off to watch football.

Was Football the Reason for This Prison’s Lockdowns?
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🎉 Big news! LD 1962 has passed the Maine legislature and heads to the Governor’s desk! FAMM is committed to fighting for independent prison oversight. Read more about this important step forward from the @mainemorningstar.com: mainemorningstar.com/2026/04/06/b...

Mandatory life for felony murder was ruled unconstitutional in PA! Now's the time to act. Join us April 15, 2026, at PA State Capitol (Lobbying 10AM, Press Conf. 1:30PM) to push for HB 443.

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Mobilize for justice!

Second chances in focus at Chicago recovery career fair
(via @fox32chicago.bsky.social )
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#SecondChances

Terminally ill inmates in Louisiana could get released earlier - Livingston Parish News ( Louisiana Illuminator ) - The Louisiana Legislature has forwarded a proposal that would allow terminally ill inmates to be released up to 120 days before their expected death, doubling the current …

Terminally ill inmates in Louisiana could get released earlier
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Overcrowding. Burnout. No incentives to rehabilitate. Credit for Change can fix this for IL prisons & inspire hope for thousands. See how rehabilitation can truly work for all https://pulse.ly/ouc9k0epaj

No new prisons in Iowa!

Say NO to new prisons in Iowa! A rushed bill could harm families, waste taxpayer money, & fail public safety. Speak up now & demand real solutions, not more incarceration. Tell your lawmakers to reject this harmful plan.

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Curious about how faith can spark change in the criminal justice system? Join FAMM's "Faith In Advocacy" panel on April 9 from 12–1 PM EST to find out. A conversation you don’t want to miss! Register here ▶️ act.famm.org/a/faith-advo...

Quentin Burt's freedom after 30 years in prison is a testament to the power of compassion and the belief in second chances! 🎉
At FAMM, we champion the idea that everyone deserves a fresh start.

Learn more FAMM's Second Chances Agenda.
famm.org/our-work/sec... #SecondChances

This week’s Sunday Story features Milagros Mendez, her husband Armando, and the family story that turned a scrapbook into a powerful moment for Credit for Change legislation.

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Program that helps formerly incarcerated individuals marks 10 years of second chances Metro Community College's program helps formerly incarcerated individuals rebuild their lives.KETV is your home for Nebraska breaking news and weather. For y...

Program that helps formerly incarcerated individuals marks 10 years of second chances (via @ketv7.bsky.social)
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I served 7 years in prison. This is what shocks people the most When I tell people, you can hear a pin drop. Then comes the inevitable: “Wow, I never would have guessed. You’re…so impressive.”

I Served 7 Years in Prison. This Is What People Get Wrong About Second Chances (via @newsweek.com)
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🔴 #BREAKING
FAMM applauds @govevers.wisconsin.gov and supports the robust use of clemency to address excessive sentences and ensure that rehabilitation and mercy are part of justice.