The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

December 15, 2022 at 1:13 PM

[personal story] Who could April have grown up to be?

She only spent three days with her newborn son until… April was 15 years old and pregnant when she received two consecutive life sentences.  These extreme sentences didn’t consider what led up to her horrible mistake – her own parents were in and out of prison so she was raised by grandparents.   T…

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  Nicole D. Porter · [email protected]

December 14, 2022 at 6:12 PM

Top Trends in Criminal Justice Reform, 2022

John,   Formerly incarcerated activists, lawmakers, and advocates achieved important changes in criminal justice policy last year to challenge extreme sentencing, expand voting rights and advance youth justice. "Top Trends in Criminal Justice Reform, 2022," by Nicole D. Porter describes these key…

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  Nicole Porter @ The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

December 12, 2022 at 3:28 PM

How to change 4.6 million American lives

We can give them their voice back… “When an individual is behind bars, they are effectively voiceless. They do not have the ability to change the system that has harmed them.” - Jeremiah Mungo, More Than Our CrimesDear John, Jeremiah’s words remind us that millions of Americans were denied the oppo…

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  The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

December 9, 2022 at 4:48 PM

Until one day, his father didn’t show up...

Children like Owen miss out on so many years with their parents “Prison is like a social death in our society.” - Owen Mortner  Owen was about 4 years old when he was first exposed to the criminal legal system. He had met with his father every month to play and hang out at a local community center……

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  Richard Mendel · [email protected]

December 8, 2022 at 2:50 PM

New Report: Why Youth Incarceration Fails

Dear John,  Incarcerating youth undermines public safety, concludes The Sentencing Project in a new report, "Why Youth Incarceration Fails: An Updated Review of the Evidence." The report finds that confinement damages young people’s physical and mental health, impedes their educational and career…

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  Bill Underwood · [email protected]

December 6, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Sen. Booker reintroduces the Second Look Act!

Second Look Act would allow people who have served at least 10 years in federal prison to petition a court to take a “second look." Dear John, Six years ago, I met Senator Booker inside a federal prison.   I told him about my family, shared my story, and told him about how I was sentenced to life w…

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  Amy Fettig, The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

December 5, 2022 at 4:48 PM

👀 Look what we accomplished together in 2022

Let's keep this momentum going! Dear John, I want to thank you for your partnership this year. You helped us: ✅ Discover that youth incarceration numbers are much higher than reported ✅ Launch new advocacy campaigns to support incarcerated domestic violence survivors in several states, including Lo…

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  Heather Koslov @ The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

November 30, 2022 at 4:01 AM

RE: Urgent: match deadline approaching

Only a few hours left to triple your impact Dear John, I wanted to make sure you saw my email below before time runs out to help us unlock $15,000 in matching funds. We are so close to meeting our matching challenge goal, and YOUR support will make all the difference. MATCH MY GIFT We need your hel…

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  Heather Koslov @ The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

November 30, 2022 at 2:13 AM

Urgent: match deadline approaching

Only a few hours left to triple your impact Dear John, There are just a few hours left to triple your impact with a donation on #GivingTuesday. Until midnight, all gifts will be matched 2:1, up to $15,000, thanks to the generous support of a generous group of donors.   I want to make a tax-de…

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  Amy Fettig @ The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 7:58 PM

3 reasons to act now

John, can we count on you to fight for justice? Dear John, Is this you?You think the criminal legal system obstructs racial, ethnic, economic, and gender justice.You believe there are better ways to achieve public safety than our current culture of excessive punishment. You know it’s time for a cha…

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  Amy Fettig @ The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 2:57 PM

Every dollar counts! 3X your impact now

For a limited time, have your generosity matched Dear John, At The Sentencing Project, we change how Americans think about crime and punishment. And today, I’m writing to ask you to contribute to our efforts.  Will you contribute a gift – of any amount – to our #GivingTuesday campaign today?   Ever…

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  The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 11:50 AM

TODAY, make 3x the impact

Triple your impact by midnight!Dear John, Today is #GivingTuesday, a global day to support and celebrate organizations that are committed to making a difference.  Your gift today will be TRIPLED up to $15,000! You have an incredible opportunity to multiply your impact, thanks to the generosity of a…

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  Florence Lee @ The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

November 22, 2022 at 3:10 PM

#GivingTuesday... what’s in it for you?

You’re minutes away from saving a life Dear John, An area rug. Bubble baths. Going to the refrigerator anytime I want. Being able to hug my mother.  These are the things Jay* listed when I asked what he missed out on during his 26 years of incarceration. Field trips. High school proms. Graduations.…

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  Liz Komar · [email protected]

November 16, 2022 at 7:00 PM

DC passes bill to end LWOP and limit extreme sentences

Dear John, Yesterday the District of Columbia made history.   The DC Council unanimously passed the Revised Criminal Code of 2022 (RCCA), a sweeping modernization of the District’s criminal laws. The RCCA positions the District as a national leader in sentencing reform and models how legislatures …

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  Josh Rovner · [email protected]

November 16, 2022 at 3:12 PM

TOMORROW: Strategies to expand diversion and reduce disparities in youth system

Keeping students away from juvenile courts is one of the best ways to keep our kids and communities safe.  Dear John, Keeping students away from juvenile courts is one of the best ways to keep our kids and communities safe.    Diverting youth out of the formal court system is more effective than fo…

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  Amy Fettig @ The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

November 15, 2022 at 12:43 PM

#GivingTuesday starts today! 3X match offer live NOW

Open me to triple your impact today Dear John,  Get ready – the best deal of 2022 starts today.  #GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement to support organizations making a difference. It's held the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, but you don’t have to wait. We’re starting #GivingTuesday early bec…

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  Nicole D. Porter · [email protected]

November 14, 2022 at 4:21 PM

TOMORROW: The 2022 midterms and Felony Disenfranchisement Webinar

It's time to guarantee the right to vote to all people with felony convictions. Join us to debrief the 2022 Midterms and talk next steps in challenging felony disenfranchisement.   It is past time for our country to guarantee the right to vote to all people with felony convictions. As shown in our …

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  Kara Gotsch · [email protected]

November 11, 2022 at 3:00 PM

The Sentencing Project is hiring!

The Sentencing Project is seeking a Second Look Network Program Manager! JOB OPPORTUNITY: SECOND LOOK NETWORK PROGRAM MANAGERThe Sentencing Project Washington, DCThe Sentencing Project is seeking a Second Look Network Program Manager as an integral member of our team.   Working under the supervisio…

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  Josh Rovner · [email protected]

November 10, 2022 at 5:25 PM

WEBINAR: Keeping Kids Away from Court Builds Safer Communities

Discussion will highlight strategies to expand diversion and reduce disparities in youth justice system Dear John, Keeping students away from juvenile courts is one of the best ways to keep our kids and communities safe.    Diverting youth out of the formal court system is more effective than forma…

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  Amy Fettig · [email protected]

November 9, 2022 at 2:15 PM

Millions left voiceless in yesterday's election

4.6 million people were barred from participating in yesterday's midterm election due to a felony conviction. Dear John, Election day in America has come and gone, and many votes are still being tallied. It may be some time before we know the full results, but regardless of the outcome, we cannot f…

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  Nicole D. Porter · [email protected]

November 7, 2022 at 8:20 PM

WEBINAR: The 2022 midterms and Felony Disenfranchisement

It's time to guarantee the right to vote to all people with felony convictions. Dear John, Join us to debrief the 2022 Midterms and talk next steps in challenging felony disenfranchisement.   It is past time for our country to guarantee the right to vote to all people with felony convictions. As sh…

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  Josh Rovner · [email protected]

November 2, 2022 at 2:02 PM

WEBINAR: Keeping Kids Away from Court Builds Safer Communities

Discussion will highlight strategies to expand diversion and reduce disparities in youth justice system Dear John, Keeping students away from juvenile courts is one of the best ways to keep our kids and communities safe.    Diverting youth out of the formal court system is more effective than forma…

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  Josh Rovner · [email protected]

October 31, 2022 at 2:31 PM

⏳ Youth Justice Action Month is ending, but the work remains

How you can take action before Youth Justice Action Month ends Dear John, We’ve all seen the headlines: politicians blame our children for living through difficult times.   They are imposing teen curfews that target youth of color and are destined to fail. They are hyping cherry-picked crime data a…

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  Nicole D. Porter · [email protected]

October 25, 2022 at 1:55 PM

New Report: Millions to be denied voting rights in the midterm election due to felony convictions

Draconian state laws will prevent 4.6 million Americans from voting in 2022 midterms.  Dear John,   Today, The Sentencing Project released a new report which found that 4.6 million people, or one in every 50 adults, will be barred from voting in the 2022 midterms due to a felony conviction. Three o…

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  Nazgol Ghandnoosh · [email protected]

October 20, 2022 at 8:21 PM

D.C. Poised to Revamp Extreme Sentencing Laws

Lawmakers in the District of Columbia will soon vote on legislation that could transform the punishment paradigm for D.C. residents. Dear John,  Lawmakers in the District of Columbia will soon vote on legislation that could transform the punishment paradigm for District residents and provide much n…

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  Amy Fettig · [email protected]

October 16, 2022 at 2:02 PM

1 day left: RSVP to the Marc Mauer Racial Justice Award Ceremony

Join us for the Marc Mauer Racial Justice Award Ceremony on Monday, October 17Dear John,    Join us for a memorable evening celebrating the accomplishments of David Singleton, Executive Director of Ohio Justice & Policy Center, and Gideon’s Promise, featuring a provocative discussion around the…

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  Amy Fettig · [email protected]

October 12, 2022 at 2:32 PM

5 days left: RSVP to the Marc Mauer Racial Justice Award Ceremony

Join us for the Marc Mauer Racial Justice Award Ceremony on Monday, October 17Dear John,    Join us for a memorable evening celebrating the accomplishments of David Singleton, Executive Director of Ohio Justice & Policy Center, and Gideon’s Promise, featuring a provocative discussion around the…

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  Kara Gotsch · [email protected]

October 5, 2022 at 3:45 PM

The Sentencing Project is hiring!

The Sentencing Project is seeking a Second Look Network Director! JOB OPPORTUNITY: SECOND LOOK NETWORK DIRECTORThe Sentencing Project Washington, DCThe Sentencing Project is seeking a Second Look Network Director as an integral member of our team.  Working under the supervision of the Deputy Direct…

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  Amy Fettig · [email protected]

October 4, 2022 at 2:26 PM

RSVP to the Marc Mauer Racial Justice Award Ceremony

Join us for the Marc Mauer Racial Justice Award Ceremony on Monday, October 17Dear John,    Join us for a memorable evening celebrating the accomplishments of David Singleton, Executive Director of Ohio Justice & Policy Center, and Gideon’s Promise, featuring a provocative discussion around the…

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  Josh Rovner · [email protected]

October 3, 2022 at 2:43 PM

October is Youth Justice Action Month — but we’ve been busy all year!

We stand ready to keep fighting until all of our kids come home and appreciate your support in the fight. Dear John, It’s Youth Justice Action Month! Our network of allied advocates and supporters use this month to celebrate the actions we’ve taken in the movement to end youth incarceration and pr…

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  Amy Fettig · [email protected]

September 26, 2022 at 4:49 PM

You’re cordially invited to the Marc Mauer Racial Justice Award Ceremony

Join us for the Marc Mauer Racial Justice Award Ceremony on Monday, October 17Dear John,    Join us for a memorable evening celebrating the accomplishments of David Singleton, Executive Director of Ohio Justice & Policy Center, and Gideon’s Promise, featuring a provocative discussion around the…

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  Nicole Porter, The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

September 13, 2022 at 5:11 PM

QUIZ: How much do you know about who gets to vote?

You might be surprised by what you learn!Dear John,    This Voting Rights Month, we want to highlight some major problems – and solutions – with who gets to vote in this country. How much do you know? Take our 5-question quiz to find out. Take the quiz The quiz highlights just a few of the issues …

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  Nazgol Ghandnoosh · [email protected]

September 8, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Report: More Than Half of Imprisoned Americans Are Serving Sentences of 10 Years or More

Over 770,000 people are serving sentences of 10+ years – a huge jump from 2000. Dear John,  The Sentencing Project released an extensive analysis of the hundreds of thousands of Americans serving 10 or more years behind bars. The report finds that in 2019, over half of the people in U.S. prisons – …

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  Nicole D. Porter · [email protected]

September 6, 2022 at 6:41 PM

Research and Advocacy Updates to #FreetheVote

This National Voting Rights Month, stay up to date on the latest news on expanding the vote to people impacted by the criminal legal system. State policy advocates and organizers are working to guarantee voting rights for all including those completing their sentencing. State-based advocates cont…

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  Nicole D. Porter · [email protected]

September 1, 2022 at 3:00 PM

2x your impact to #UnlockTheVote!

You need to know this before the midterm elections Dear John,     Will you act now to have your donation DOUBLED? Thanks to an extremely generous offer from Universal Music Group’s Task Force for Meaningful Change, if you help us raise $10,000, they will match it with $10,000!  Your matched gift du…

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  Richard Mendel · [email protected]

August 30, 2022 at 2:00 PM

New Report: Diverting kids from juvenile court is better for youth, public safety, and racial justice

Diversion should be a central focus in efforts to reduce racial disparities and improve outcomes in our youth justice systems. Dear John,  The Sentencing Project released an in-depth analysis about the juvenile justice system’s unequal and limited use of diversion from court involvement, particular…

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  Nicole D. Porter · [email protected]

August 29, 2022 at 6:39 PM

You're invited! Learn strategies to expand voting rights for all justice impacted citizens

Hear from advocates who have been successful in expanding voting rights. RSVP HERE To kick off National Voting Rights Month, The Sentencing Project and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) invite you to hear from advocates who have been successful in advancing reforms in…

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  Nicole D. Porter · [email protected]

August 27, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Webinars: Guaranteeing Voting Rights for All Justice Impacted Citizens

Two upcoming webinars examines strategies to improve ballot access for eligible incarcerated voters. RSVP HERE To kick off National Voting Rights Month, The Sentencing Project and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) invite you to hear from advocates who have been success…

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  Josh Rovner · [email protected]

August 24, 2022 at 9:15 PM

TOMORROW: Youth Justice webinar with OJJDP's Liz Ryan

Webinar shares the facts about youth crime during the pandemic and the opportunities for reform. RSVP HERE Dear John,  We've all heard stories about purported increases in juvenile crime. But what do the facts say? And how can we advance needed reforms in the current atmosphere?Please join the new…

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  Ashley Nellis · [email protected]

August 23, 2022 at 3:30 PM

Private Prisons in the United States

Thirty-one states and the federal government incarcerated 100,151 people in private prisons in 2020. Private Prisons in the United States  Thirty-one states and the federal government incarcerated 100,151 people in private prisons in 2020, representing 8% of the total state and federal prison popul…

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  Josh Rovner · [email protected]

August 22, 2022 at 2:09 PM

Webinar with OJJDP's Liz Ryan: Blaming Our Kids Won't Make Us Safe

Webinar shares the facts about youth crime during the pandemic and the opportunities for reform. RSVP HERE Dear John,  We’ve all heard the election-year fear mongering about juvenile crime. But what do the facts say? And how can we advance needed reforms in such a politically-charged atmosphere?  …

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  Nicole D. Porter · [email protected]

August 15, 2022 at 6:18 PM

Webinars: Guaranteeing Voting Rights for All Justice Impacted Citizens

Two upcoming webinars examines strategies to improve ballot access for eligible incarcerated voters. We invite you to join a webinar on our recent report, Voting in Jails: Advocacy Strategies to #UnlocktheVote. Durrell Douglas, Jail-Based Voting Organizer, former and current corrections officials f…

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  Josh Rovner · [email protected]

August 13, 2022 at 2:59 PM

Webinar with OJJDP's Liz Ryan: Blaming Our Kids Won't Make Us Safe

Webinar shares the facts about youth crime during the pandemic and the opportunities for reform. Webinar with OJJDP's Liz Ryan:Blaming Our Kids Won't Make Us Safe August 25, 2022, 2pm ET RSVP HERE Dear John, We’ve all heard the election-year fear mongering about juvenile crime. But what do the fac…

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  Nicole D. Porter · [email protected]

August 11, 2022 at 3:57 PM

21 States Eliminate Over 81,000 Prison Beds

21 states have fully or partially closed at least one correctional facility and reduced correctional capacity in the United States by 81,444 prison beds Dear John,  Since 2000, 21 states have fully or partially closed at least one correctional facility and reduced correctional capacity in the Unite…

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  Durrel Douglas · [email protected]

August 9, 2022 at 3:00 PM

WEBINAR: Corrections Officials and Activists Discuss Voting in Jails

Webinar examines strategies to improve ballot access for eligible incarcerated voters. RSVP HERE Dear John,  We invite you to join a webinar on our recent report, Voting in Jails: Advocacy Strategies to #UnlocktheVote. Durrell Douglas, Jail-Based Voting Organizer, former and current corrections of…

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  Josh Rovner · [email protected]

August 5, 2022 at 2:48 PM

Momentum in the Fight Against Extreme Sentences for Young People

Michigan Supreme Court bans mandatory LWOP sentences for 18-year-olds Dear John, Last week, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional a mandatory life without parole (LWOP) sentence issued to an 18-year-old because factors such as Kemo Knicombi Parks’s young age, maturity level, and prior t…

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  Durrel Douglas · [email protected]

August 3, 2022 at 5:50 PM

Corrections Officials and Activists Discuss Voting in Jails

Webinar examines strategies to improve ballot access for eligible incarcerated voters. RSVP HERE Dear John,  We invite you to join a webinar on our recent report, Voting in Jails: Advocacy Strategies to #UnlocktheVote. Durrell Douglas, Jail-Based Voting Organizer, former and current corrections of…

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  The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

July 31, 2022 at 2:29 PM

Last chance - Win a free hoodie from The Sentencing Project

Don’t miss the July 31 deadlineDear John,  Would you love a hoodie from The Sentencing Project? Today is your last chance.  The Sentencing Project is committed to advocating for a more effective and humane criminal legal system, and we can’t do this work without you.  We’d like to hear from you thr…

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  Durrel Douglas · [email protected]

July 27, 2022 at 1:45 PM

Voting in Jails: Advocacy Strategies to #UNLOCKtheVOTE

New report examines strategies to improve ballot access for eligible incarcerated voters. Dear John,  Every year, hundreds of thousands of eligible incarcerated voters are unable to cast their ballot due to misinformation, institutional bureaucracy and de-prioritization among government officials. …

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  The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

July 18, 2022 at 3:34 PM

Survey Reminder - Win a free hoodie from The Sentencing Project

Don’t miss the July 31 deadlineDear John,  Would you love a hoodie from The Sentencing Project? The Sentencing Project is committed to advocating for a more effective and humane criminal legal system, and we can’t do this work without you.  We’d like to hear from you through our Communications Surv…

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