My relationship to the criminal justice system is complicated and profound—I am not only the wife of a formerly incarcerated person but also a survivor. Sixteen years ago, my first husband was tragically taken from us, and no suspect was ever arrested. Despite this, I believe lengthy prison sentences don't heal families but perpetuate cycles of pain.
This year, FAMM achieved a monumental victory with the passage of the Federal Prison Oversight Act—a bipartisan, historic prison reform legislation.
Additionally, FAMM used our Compassionate Release Clearinghouse to help secure the release of 24 women at FCI Dublin who had experienced shocking sexual abuse at the hands of BOP personnel.
As we look ahead to next year, your support becomes even more crucial. We are:
- Looking into codifying the CARES Act home confinement policy to allow continued access to this highly successful program.
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Launching the first-ever state compassionate release clearinghouses in five states in 2025 to help medically vulnerable and terminally ill individuals return home.
- Expanding our focus to work in 25 states in 2025!
We're gearing up to amplify our efforts and broaden our impact, but we can't do it without you.
Will you donate now and join us in supporting this vital work?
https://act.famm.org/a/2024-eoy
Together, we can strive toward a justice system that truly serves everyone.
Warm regards
