Josh Rovner, The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

August 25, 2023 at 1:55 PM

Rethinking youth incarceration: a call for change

Youth incarceration is not the solution John, Even though news stories about youth and crime shake our sense of safety, the facts do not always support this dangerous and often fictitious narrative.   Those of us old enough to remember the super-predator era know the damage done by scapegoating you…

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  Ashley Nellis · [email protected]

August 22, 2023 at 2:00 PM

New Report Highlights Successes of the First Step Act

Dear John,  Today, The Sentencing Project released a new brief: “The First Step Act: Ending Mass Incarceration in Federal Prisons.” The brief highlights the success of the First Step Act, bipartisan legislation signed into law in 2018, which promotes rehabilitation and reduces some excessive sent…

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  Nicole D. Porter · [email protected]

August 17, 2023 at 4:46 PM

You're Invited: Virtual Voting Rights Conference

RSVP to live stream Civic Power John,  Fifty years ago, the United States embarked on a path of mass incarceration that has led to a staggering increase in the prison population and the number of people disenfranchised from voting due to a felony conviction. More than 4.6 million people were prohib…

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  Jordyn Wilson · [email protected]

August 14, 2023 at 4:11 PM

Youth Justice Updates

Fighting for reform In the midst of a tough environment for reform, the youth justice team has been working closely with our state partners and shaping national discussions about effective reforms. State partnerships Maryland  After a big year in 2022, passing an omnibus reform that has sharply red…

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  Jordyn Wilson, The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

August 11, 2023 at 12:55 PM

How you can help end youth incarceration

What we've learned from Damon's experience Dear John, I’d like to tell you about Damon Walker. His story illustrates how we can support young people and keep our communities safe.  Damon’s first contact with the criminal legal system occurred as a teenager, when he became entangled with guns and …

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  Liz Komar · [email protected]

August 3, 2023 at 2:00 PM

New Report: 5 Ways to Improve Public Safety Without Mass Incarceration

Dear John,  The Sentencing Project released a report outlining five social interventions that can be implemented by U.S. policymakers and community members to improve public safety without increasing the reliance on mass incarceration. The report, “Ending Mass Incarceration: Safety Beyond Sentenc…

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  Kristen Budd · [email protected]

August 1, 2023 at 3:13 PM

New Book Alert: “Beyond Bars: A Path Forward from 50 Years of Mass Incarceration in the United States”

Dear John,  The Sentencing Project is pleased to announce the release of a new book, “Beyond Bars: A Path Forward from 50 Years of Mass Incarceration in the United States,”  available at no cost to readers.  Featuring contributions from The Sentencing Project, the Society for the Study of Social P…

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  Josh Rovner · [email protected]

July 21, 2023 at 2:35 PM

WEBINAR: Why youth incarceration fails

Learn how we can better protect our youth and communities John,  Decades of evidence have left no doubt that locking up our kids harms their futures and does little to protect public safety. We’re eager to talk about alternatives-to-incarceration program models, bringing together experts, mentors, a…

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  Liz Komar · [email protected]

July 20, 2023 at 5:55 PM

Take Action: Stop Congress From Building Another Prison

Dear John,  Thank you – many of you already took action to tell Congress to rescind the funds to build a harmful new prison in eastern Kentucky, FCI Letcher. We need your help again to stop its construction from moving forward.   Kentucky Representative Hal Rogers wants a fourth federal prison in hi…

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  Warren Allen · [email protected]

July 17, 2023 at 4:22 PM

Take Action: The fight for justice continues

Dear John,   Thank you for fighting for safety and justice in the District.   Your voice made a difference. Many community members reached out to express concerns about Ward 2 Council Member Brooke Pinto’s Prioritizing Public Safety Emergency Amendment Act. In response, important changes were made t…

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  Florence Lee · [email protected]

July 17, 2023 at 12:55 PM

Update your info by midnight for an awesome freebie

John, Just a quick reminder to update your contact information so we can best serve you. If you've already filled out the form or responded by email/phone, thank you. Otherwise, please respond by midnight – and I’ll send you a free sticker! Confirm my information Thanks for doing your part to hel…

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  Josh Rovner · [email protected]

July 14, 2023 at 2:47 PM

WEBINAR: Why youth incarceration fails

Learn how we can better protect our youth and communities John,  Decades of evidence have left no doubt that locking up our kids harms their futures and does little to protect public safety. We’re eager to talk about alternatives-to-incarceration program models, bringing together experts, mentors, a…

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  Heather Koslov · [email protected]

July 13, 2023 at 4:56 PM

Confirm your info

Dear John, I’m reaching out to confirm we have the right contact information for you.  Why is this important? When we send Take Actions, newsletters, and event invitations, we want to make sure they’re relevant to YOU. Is the information below correct? Please respond right away, and I’ll send you a…

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  Warren Allen · [email protected]

July 10, 2023 at 5:07 PM

Oppose Mayor Bowser’s Extreme Crime Bill

Dear John,  All Washingtonians deserve safety. But safety isn’t incompatible with second chances.   I should know. I received a second chance under the Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act after serving two decades of a 35-year-to-life prison sentence. Today, in addition to my work fighting for sec…

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  Richard Mendel · [email protected]

June 28, 2023 at 2:07 PM

New Report: Effective Alternatives to Youth Incarceration

6 models that produce better public safety outcomes than incarceration John,  Today, The Sentencing Project released a report that identifies six program models that consistently produce better public safety outcomes than incarceration with far less disruption to young people’s healthy adolescent d…

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  Kristen Budd · [email protected]

June 15, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Private Prisons in the United States

96,370 people were incarcerated in private prisons in 2021 Private Prisons in the United States  Twenty-seven states and the federal government incarcerated 96,370 people in private prisons in 2021, representing 8% of the total state and federal prison population. Since 2000, the number of people h…

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  Ashley Nellis · [email protected]

June 7, 2023 at 2:01 PM

New Report: Emerging Adults 25 and Younger Sentenced to Life without Parole

2 in 5 people were 25 and younger when sentenced to LWOP John,  The Sentencing Project released a report that finds a large portion of people sentenced to die in prison were emerging adults 25 and younger when sentenced to life without parole (LWOP), despite irrefutable evidence that their younger …

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  Liz Komar · [email protected]

June 6, 2023 at 5:39 PM

WEBINAR: Capping Maximum Sentences

Extreme sentences are cruel, often racially biased, and not necessary to protect public safety. John,  Extreme sentences are cruel, often racially biased, and not necessary to protect public safety. That’s why The Sentencing Project and the Vera Institute of Justice recommend capping sentences at a…

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  Kara Gotsch, The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

June 5, 2023 at 12:55 PM

#RacialJusticeFund Progress in 2023

What can you do today to create more justice? Dear John,   As just one person, I know it can be hard sometimes to keep fighting, especially when it seems progress can’t come fast enough. But working with The Sentencing Project – and our 200+ partners – I see examples of change in action every day.  …

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  Nazgol Ghandnoosh · [email protected]

June 1, 2023 at 2:40 PM

10 Crime Coverage Dos and Don’ts

Misleading news coverage of crime has played an integral role in mass incarceration. John,  Misleading news coverage of crime and justice policies has played an integral role in the 50-year history of mass incarceration. Newsrooms should strive to more accurately and critically cover these issues. …

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  The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

May 31, 2023 at 3:56 PM

Meet these changemakers for racial justice

Step up at this incredibly important moment for our movement John,   Right now, our Racial Justice Fund is helping our grassroots partners make a more resounding impact in communities across the country.  Your monthly gift to The Sentencing Project will advance the movement in more communities acros…

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  Liz Komar · [email protected]

May 30, 2023 at 4:01 PM

WEBINAR: Capping Maximum Sentences

Extreme sentences are cruel, often racially biased, and not necessary to protect public safety. John,  Extreme sentences are cruel, often racially biased, and not necessary to protect public safety. That’s why The Sentencing Project and the Vera Institute of Justice recommend capping sentences at a…

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  Liz Komar · [email protected]

May 26, 2023 at 2:00 PM

WEBINAR: Capping Maximum Sentences

Extreme sentences are cruel, often racially biased, and not necessary to protect public safety. John,  Extreme sentences are cruel, often racially biased, and not necessary to protect public safety. That’s why The Sentencing Project and the Vera Institute for Justice recommend capping sentences at …

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  The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

May 24, 2023 at 12:55 PM

See you tonight at Solly’s?

ICYMI, TL;DR version of our invitation RSVP to Trivia Night at Solly's (Registration requested but not required.)  Who: You and all your friendsWhat: Trivia night benefitting The Sentencing ProjectWhen: TONIGHT (doors open at 7, trivia starts at 8) Where: Solly's, 1942 11th St NW, Washington, DC 2…

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  Kara Gotsch, The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

May 18, 2023 at 11:55 AM

The impact of every gift you make

Help us give resources and hope 💞 Dear John,   We at The Sentencing Project can't fight mass incarceration on our own.  That's why we created the Racial Justice Fund.  Our Racial Justice Fund empowers grassroots advocacy partners across the country to develop successful campaigns, field capacity, an…

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  The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

May 17, 2023 at 1:55 PM

Calling all DMV trivia fans - see you next Wed?!

Let's get quizzical. Hey John,   Join us for a fun night of trivia at Solly’s on Wednesday, May 24, and win up to $1,000 worth of prizes while supporting our fight to end mass incarceration!  Prizes include gift certificates and special offers from Howl at the Moon, Bobby McKey's, DC Bouldering Proj…

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  Josh Rovner · [email protected]

May 16, 2023 at 2:05 PM

New Report Finds Nearly 80% Decline in Youth Incarceration

Racial disparities in youth incarceration and sentencing persist despite overall decrease in youth offending John,  The Sentencing Project today released a new report, “Youth Justice By The Numbers” which found a drastic 77% decrease in youth incarceration at juvenile facilities between 2000 and 20…

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  Amy Fettig · [email protected]

May 11, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Thank you for 3 impactful years!

I will be stepping down as Executive Director this month. John,   It is with deep gratitude to supporters like you, my colleagues, and the entire criminal legal reform community that I announce that, after three incredible years with The Sentencing Project, I will be stepping down as Executive Dire…

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  Liz Komar · [email protected]

May 5, 2023 at 3:14 PM

Take Action: Protect Second Chances

Join us in the fight to pass the Safer Detention Act. John, Senator Durbin and Senator Grassley recently reintroduced critical legislation that would expand opportunities for elderly people to leave federal prisons.   People sentenced under the pre-1987 federal criminal laws are the oldest and sick…

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  Nicole D. Porter · [email protected]

April 28, 2023 at 4:12 PM

The Ballot Bulletin: Voting Rights Wins in Minnesota and New Mexico

Minnesota and New Mexico expanded voting rights to justice-impacted people Honoring April as Second Chance Month gives us an opportunity to check in on developments in voting rights and expanding the franchise to incarcerated voters. Minnesota and New Mexico adopted measures to expand the vote to…

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  Kristen Budd · [email protected]

April 25, 2023 at 2:04 PM

Restoring Voting Rights for People With Felony Convictions Can Improve Public Safety

Right to vote is related to reduced recidivism John,  The Sentencing Project today released a new report, “Increasing Public Safety by Restoring Voting Rights,” which finds that restoring voting rights for people with felony convictions can improve community safety. The report highlights that havi…

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  Amy Fettig · [email protected]

April 24, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Powering the movement

Take a look inside our 2022 annual report. John, We all know that injustice runs rampant throughout our criminal legal system. But, thanks to you, The Sentencing Project is building a powerful justice reform movement to counter it.  I hope you’ll take a moment to read our 2022 Annual Report to see …

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  The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

April 22, 2023 at 3:04 PM

T-shirt sale ending TODAY ⏰

Last day to order your tee These products won’t be around after today. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to show your support with our merch. It’s your last chance to purchase: SHOP NOW Your purchase shows the world that you’re part of a movement that seeks justice for all. So show your commi…

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  Amy Fettig, The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

April 20, 2023 at 4:56 PM

NEW [Limited edition] t-shirts

Get yours before the sale ends on 4/22 Hey John, need something new to wear?  April is Second Chance Month and for a limited time, The Sentencing Project is selling t-shirts to help raise awareness of the importance of second chances for those impacted by the criminal legal system.  Show your sup…

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  Liz Komar · [email protected]

April 19, 2023 at 2:00 PM

New Report: Sentencing Reform for Criminalized Survivors

Histories of abuse are commonly reported among incarcerated people. John,  Despite the criminal legal system’s purported goal of securing justice for crime victims, survivors of domestic violence and trafficking are instead often arrested, prosecuted, and imprisoned. A report released today by The …

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  Warren Allen, The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

April 12, 2023 at 1:22 PM

...If it wasn’t for my second chance

Show your support with a T-shirt from The Sentencing Project Dear John, I was once an individual who possessed an extreme sentence.   I’ve dispelled the myths, misconceptions, and misunderstandings of people serving “no end in sight” sentences.   I know people are redeemable. I know people deserve …

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  Nazgol Ghandnoosh · [email protected]

April 4, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Punished for Presence: Reforming Felony Murder Webinar

Learn about the growing movement to reform felony murder statutes. RSVP HERE John,  "Felony murder" laws hold people liable for murder if they participated in a crime that resulted in someone's death. These laws impose murder sentences on people who did not kill or intend to kill. Thousands of Ame…

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  Kristen Budd · [email protected]

April 3, 2023 at 2:30 PM

New Report: Incarcerated Women and Girls

525% increase in the number of incarcerated women John,  The Sentencing Project released a report documenting over a 525% increase in the women’s imprisonment in the United States between 1980 and 2021. The report, Incarcerated Women and Girls, is the latest in a series of publications highlighting…

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  Nazgol Ghandnoosh · [email protected]

March 30, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Punished for Presence: Reforming Felony Murder Webinar

Learn about the growing movement to reform felony murder statutes. RSVP HERE John,  "Felony murder" laws hold people liable for murder if they participated in a crime that resulted in someone's death. These laws impose murder sentences on people who did not kill or intend to kill. Thousands of Ame…

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  Amy Fettig, The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

March 17, 2023 at 3:36 PM

Can we count on you today?

You’re needed in our fight for justice2023 Annual Fund Dear John, I’m reaching out today to thank you for your partnership. I appreciate everything you’ve done to help us get to where we are now. I hope you’ll deepen your commitment to ending mass incarceration by making a gift today in support of o…

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  Amy Fettig, The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

March 14, 2023 at 4:05 PM

Your response is very important to so many people...

Are you ready to take the next step?2023 Annual Fund Dear John, At The Sentencing Project, we believe in justice for all. And I believe you do, too. That’s why I hope you will contribute to our fight for justice in the criminal legal system with a generous gift today. We are funded by gifts from ind…

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  Ashley Nellis · [email protected]

March 13, 2023 at 2:39 PM

TOMORROW: Webinar on Life without Parole in the Era of Mass Incarceration

Learn how this rarely imposed punishment turned into a common sentencing option. RSVP HERE John,  Fifty years ago, the United States embarked on a path of mass incarceration that created a staggering increase in the prison population made possible, in part, by lengthening prison terms and expandin…

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  Kara Gotsch · [email protected]

March 7, 2023 at 4:16 PM

The Sentencing Project Launches The Second Look Network

Working on behalf of incarcerated individuals seeking relief from lengthy or unfair sentences. John,  The Sentencing Project is excited to announce the launch of the Second Look Network! The Second Look Network is a coalition of attorneys and post-sentence advocates across the country working on be…

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  Ashley Nellis · [email protected]

March 6, 2023 at 3:20 PM

Webinar: Life without Parole in the Era of Mass Incarceration

Learn how this rarely imposed punishment turned into a common sentencing option. RSVP HERE John,  Fifty years ago, the United States embarked on a path of mass incarceration that created a staggering increase in the prison population made possible, in part, by lengthening prison terms and expandin…

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  Liz Komar · [email protected]

March 3, 2023 at 6:50 PM

Don’t Let Biden’s Mistake on Sentencing Reform Silence your Voice

Take action now! Dear John,  The Sentencing Project is deeply disappointed by President Biden’s surprise announcement yesterday supporting attacks on D.C.’s criminal code revision. Just last week hundreds of you who received our email denouncing the upcoming vote to reject DC’s Revised Criminal Code…

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  Amy Fettig, The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

March 3, 2023 at 12:52 PM

1,800,000+ reasons to make your gift today

Will you be the newest member of our donor community? Dear John,  With your generous support, you’ve allowed us to take the first step in an advocacy campaign best described in the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as the “collection of the facts to determine whether injustices are alive.”  Our r…

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  Liz Komar · [email protected]

February 21, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Defend Second Chances

Dear John,  Washington, D.C. just became the first jurisdiction in the country to pass universal second look legislation into law, but now it’s under Congressional attack and we need your help to protect the future of second chances across the country.   This fall, the D.C. Council passed a landmark…

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  Liz Komar · [email protected]

February 15, 2023 at 2:45 PM

New Report: Paths to a 20-Year Maximum Prison Sentence

John,   The Sentencing Project released a new report, "Counting Down: Paths to a 20-Year Maximum Prison Sentence," which examines opportunities to address the country's high rates of incarceration and excessive sentences.  Countries like Germany and Norway illustrate that sentences can be far sho…

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  Nazgol Ghandnoosh · [email protected]

February 8, 2023 at 2:30 PM

New Report: Ending 50 Years of Mass Incarceration

2023 marks 50 years of mass incarceration in the U.S. John,  A new analysis by The Sentencing Project reveals that after 50 years since the onset of mass incarceration, and despite recent downsizing of most state prison populations, the pace of decarceration is insufficient to undo the decades of …

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  Ashley Nellis · [email protected]

January 25, 2023 at 2:30 PM

New Report: Mass Incarceration Trends

2023 marks 50 years of mass incarceration in the U.S. John,  This year marks the 50th year since the U.S. prison population began its unprecedented surge, documents a new report by The Sentencing Project. “Mass Incarceration Trends” highlights the growth in state and federal prison populations sinc…

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