Women and Life Imprisonment

Thursday, July 11th
1:00 pm — 2:00 pm ET

The number of women serving life sentences is rising more quickly than it is for men, according to our recent publication, Women and Girls Serving Life Sentences. Nationwide one of every 15 women in prison — nearly 7,000 women — is serving a life or virtual life sentence. The circumstances that lead women to commit violent crimes are often complicated by a history of sexual and/or physical trauma.

The Sentencing Project invites you to join us for an online conversation about the research and advocacy around women serving life imprisonment.

Panelists:

• Ashley Nellis: The Sentencing Project
• Judy Henderson: National Council of Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls Fellow
• Romarilyn Ralston: Project Rebound

The Next Step: Ending Excessive Punishment for Violent Crimes

Wednesday, July 17th
1:00 pm — 2:00 pm ET

Nearly half of the U.S. prison population is now serving time for a violent offense, including assault and robbery. While the First Step Act and other criminal justice reforms have limited the number of people imprisoned for drug crimes, they have yet to meaningfully reduce excessive penalties for violent crimes.

The next step to ending mass incarceration must include scaling back excessive penalties for people convicted of violent crimes. Please join The Sentencing Project for a conversation with criminal justice reform advocates who have made inroads in fighting for this critical next step.

Panelists:

• Nazgol Ghandnoosh: The Sentencing Project
• Joanne Scheer: Felony Murder Elimination Project in California
• Baron Walker: Formerly incarcerated advocate
• Will Heaton: JustLeadershipUSA

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