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Missouri FAMMily, your voice is needed! There's an important prison oversight hearing coming up in the Senate on Wednesday, March 26. This is a vital opportunity to make a difference—please take a moment to weigh in. Click here to learn how you can get involved! https://lnkd.in/gG8u6fBj Cc: Maria Goellner

Join Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Inc for Teach Back #2: "The Signs We Don’t See," featuring Bryan Widenhouse, Senior Policy Associate at FAMM, alongside educator Emily Bohn. ?? Date: March 29, 2025 ?? Time: 9:30 AM ?? Location: Eastern State Penitentiary This event is open to all educators—don’t miss this insightful experience! ?? Secure your spot now through the link below! https://lnkd.in/esBjuM_b

Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed into law bills to eliminate the outdated sentencing disparity between the crack and powder forms of cocaine. Now, only 5 states and the federal government have a disparity on the books. Thank you Senator Russet Perry and Delegate Debra Gardner for your leadership! Cc: Daniel Landsman

??Missed our Policy Briefing on Mandatory Minimums last Friday? No worries—we’ve got you covered! The full recording is now available for you to watch anytime, anywhere. ?? Access it here: https://lnkd.in/dKYfjCkk Don’t miss out on this important discussion!

??? #FAMMblog FAMM first told Michael Giles’ story years ago. He still has about ten years left to go. His story continues to reverberate as one that shows the cruelty of mandatory minimum sentencing laws, plus the need for clemency as a method of relief. His family hasn’t stopped fighting for him. This is his mother’s story. Clemency Now! Michael’s Story By: Phyllis Giles, FAMM Advocate https://lnkd.in/ekezCZPB

??Don’t Miss Out! Join us TOMORROW >> Friday, March 21, from 1-2 PM ET for FAMM’s Policy Briefing on Mandatory Minimums! This event will explore the current state of mandatory minimum sentencing at both the state and federal levels. Our expert panel will discuss the far-reaching impacts of these policies and outline key legislative priorities for reform. ?? Event Details: ? Moderator: Kevin Hagan, Esq. | Federal Legislative Affairs Director, FAMM ? Panelists: Vanessa Thompson | Senior Policy Specialist, Crime and Justice Institute Matthew Charles | State Legislative Affairs Manager, FAMM Sagan Soto-Stanton | Directly Impacted Family Member Judge Kevin H. Sharp | Co-Vice Chairman, Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight ?? A link to the meeting will be sent in your confirmation email, so RSVP today! This is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about justice reform. See you there! https://lnkd.in/e-iKy4sK

Independent Prison Oversight bill filed in Texas! ?? Huge thanks to Representative Terry Canales for sponsoring HB 5565. FAMM is excited to collaborate with advocates, families, and legislators to make Independent Prison Oversight a reality in Texas prisons. ?? #HB5565 #Texas Cc: Bryan Widenhouse

SAVE THE DATE: We will be hosting our first ever LinkedIn Live event on Tuesday April 29 at 1:00PM ET featuring speakers Brian Dawe, Shaneva D. McReynolds, Ph.D., Scott Semple, and moderated by Juliene James.

Arizona FAMMily! Last night, the Senate passed Sen. Shawnna LM Bolick’s SB 1507, which would create an independent corrections ombudsperson for Arizona state prisons. This is a huge step forward – next up, the House! Cc: Bryan Widenhouse

?? PRESS RELEASE FAMM President Shaneva D. McReynolds, Ph.D. Delivers Testimony to U.S. Sentencing Commission. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eUAw4Nis