Nicole D. Porter · [email protected]

July 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM

WEBINAR - U.S. is Global Outlier in Denying Voting Rights Due to Criminal Convictions

U.S. is out of step with the rest of the world in disenfranchising people with felony convictions John,  As of 2022, over 4.4 million people in the United States were prohibited from voting due to a felony conviction, and thousands more eligible voters were unable to cast their ballot due to their …

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  Kristen Budd · [email protected]

July 24, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Number of incarcerated women is nearly 7X higher than in 1980

585% increase in the number of incarcerated women John,   Research on female incarceration is critical to understanding the full consequences of mass incarceration and to unraveling the policies and practices that lead to their criminalization. Today The Sentencing Project released an updated report…

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  Kristen Budd · [email protected]

July 23, 2024 at 2:44 PM

TOMORROW - Incarceration & Crime Webinar

John,   After pandemic-era crime upticks, lawmakers are wavering on their commitment to evidence-based community safety policies. Instead, they are reverting to the failed playbook of the 1990s which dramatically increased incarceration with limited benefits to community safety. The Sentencing Proj…

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  Nicole D. Porter · [email protected]

July 19, 2024 at 4:46 PM

Webinar - Out of Step: U.S. Policy on Voting Rights in Global Perspective

John,  As of 2022, over 4.4 million people in the United States were prohibited from voting due to a felony conviction, and thousands more eligible voters were unable to cast their ballot due to their incarceration status. The Sentencing Project, Human Rights Watch, and the American Civil Libertie…

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  Heather Koslov · [email protected]

July 19, 2024 at 1:59 PM

Re: Uplifting our community, one voice at a time

John, making sure you saw thisDear John, I’m following up to uplift Kara’s email below. Please take a moment to inspire hope and solidarity by writing a note on our Wall of Hope. Your message will strengthen our community, so we can advocate for equity and justice more effectively together.  With gr…

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  Kristen Budd · [email protected]

July 17, 2024 at 6:18 PM

Webinar - Incarceration & Crime: A Weak Relationship

John,   After pandemic-era crime upticks, lawmakers are wavering on their commitment to evidence-based community safety policies. Instead, they are reverting to the failed playbook of the 1990s which dramatically increased incarceration with limited benefits to community safety. The Sentencing Proj…

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  The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

July 17, 2024 at 1:59 PM

Uplifting our community, one voice at a time

Share your gratitude AND amplify your impactDear John,  At The Sentencing Project, we believe in the power of hope to inspire positive change. As we navigate the challenges within our criminal legal system and strive for equity and justice, I’m reminded of the importance of community support.  That'…

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  Alexandra Bailey · [email protected]

July 15, 2024 at 3:52 PM

Rhode Island Supreme Court Affirms Emerging Adult Sentencing Reform

Hi John,  The Sentencing Project and its partners have long worked to bring impactful sentencing reform to Rhode Island, including recent campaigns to establish a second look and life without the possibility of parole. On July 2nd, a significant victory happened for an incarcerated member of our com…

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  Kristen Budd · [email protected]

July 11, 2024 at 4:29 PM

Webinar - Incarceration & Crime: A Weak Relationship

John,   After pandemic-era crime upticks, lawmakers are wavering on their commitment to evidence-based community safety policies. Instead, they are reverting to the failed playbook of the 1990s which dramatically increased incarceration with limited benefits to community safety. The Sentencing Proj…

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  Kara Gotsch · [email protected]

July 10, 2024 at 1:59 PM

Join me in spreading hope and gratitude

John, tell us something awesomeDear John,  We've made meaningful progress in reducing mass incarceration and racial disparities. However, we've seen a backlash to the progress we’ve made on criminal legal reform and a return to punitive policies that disproportionately harm Black, Latino, and Indige…

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  Nazgol Ghandnoosh · [email protected]

July 9, 2024 at 2:01 PM

📺 Media Guide: 10 Crime Coverage Dos and Don’ts

John,   Misleading news coverage of crime and justice policies has played a crucial role in the over 50-year history of mass incarceration. From the inflammatory coverage of the “Willie” Horton case to the misleading moral panic created around “superpredators,” sensationalist and racially-biased new…

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  Nicole D. Porter · [email protected]

June 27, 2024 at 2:01 PM

New Report - Out of Step: U.S. Policy on Voting Rights in Global Perspective

John,  The Sentencing Project, Human Rights Watch, and the American Civil Liberties Union (“ACLU”) released a new report today, “Out of Step: U.S. Policy on Voting Rights in Global Perspective,” revealing that the United States is out of step with the rest of the world in disenfranchising large numb…

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  Liz Komar · [email protected]

June 26, 2024 at 1:01 PM

Take Action: You Can Help Lower Federal Sentences

John,  The U.S. Sentencing Commission wants to hear from you. Take action today urging them to reduce life imprisonment, end racial disparities, and make federal sentencing more fair and just.   The U.S. Sentencing Commission writes and updates the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, which help shape the…

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  Heather Koslov, The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

June 14, 2024 at 1:59 PM

3 ways your donation will change lives

John, you’re needed in our fight for justice We at The Sentencing Project believe that each and every individual reading this email has the power to make a difference in the criminal legal system. And our goal to end mass incarceration and safely bring people home is more important than ever. But w…

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  Nazgol Ghandnoosh · [email protected]

June 13, 2024 at 3:18 PM

New Brief: “Incarceration & Crime: A Weak Relationship”

John,  Today, The Sentencing Project released a new research brief, “Incarceration & Crime: A Weak Relationship,” highlighting how 46 U.S. states have reduced both incarceration and crime levels in the past decade. The brief also notes the limited contribution of mass incarceration to the histor…

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  Josh Rovner · [email protected]

June 12, 2024 at 5:07 PM

Webinar: America’s Growing Movement to Divert Youth Out of the Justice System

John,  After decades of neglect, the youth justice field is awakening to the importance of diversion in lieu of arrest and formal court processing for most youth accused of delinquent behavior. The Sentencing Project's recent report, “Protect and Redirect: America’s Growing Movement to Divert Youth…

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  Kara Gotsch, The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

June 11, 2024 at 11:59 AM

John, are you ready to take the next step to end mass incarceration?

Here’s one way to get started. Dear John, Currently, more than 4.4 million Americans are denied the right to vote due to a felony conviction.   Excluding these Americans from voting amounts to a devastating loss of political power for Black, Latino, and Indigenous communities.   Their voices are vit…

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  Josh Rovner · [email protected]

June 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Webinar: America’s Growing Movement to Divert Youth Out of the Justice System

John,  After decades of neglect, the youth justice field is awakening to the importance of diversion in lieu of arrest and formal court processing for most youth accused of delinquent behavior. The Sentencing Project's recent report, “Protect and Redirect: America’s Growing Movement to Divert Youth…

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  Carmen J. López · [email protected]

June 7, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Voting Rights Victory in Colorado!

John,  In another victory for voting rights advocates nationwide, Colorado has passed legislation to expand ballot access for incarcerated residents.   Senate Bill 24-072 will require polling stations at every county jail and detention facility, and for sheriffs to facilitate one day of in-person …

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  Kara Gotsch, The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

June 6, 2024 at 1:56 PM

John, I hope you can step up today

As a nonprofit, every contributor is essential to our success Dear John, Building a society that treats all people with fairness and dignity and makes our communities safer will take the work of all of us, standing together.  That’s why we work alongside more than 380 partner organizations across th…

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  Josh Rovner · [email protected]

June 4, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Webinar: America’s Growing Movement to Divert Youth Out of the Justice System

John,  After decades of neglect, the youth justice field is awakening to the importance of diversion in lieu of arrest and formal court processing for most youth accused of delinquent behavior. The Sentencing Project's recent report, “Protect and Redirect: America’s Growing Movement to Divert Youth…

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  Breanna Bishop · [email protected]

May 30, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Join The Sentencing Project Book Club on Facebook!

JOIN OUR BOOK CLUB John,  We're excited to announce our virtual book club! This online Facebook group is dedicated to exploring literature with themes highlighting justice and equity.  Our virtual community will provide a platform for open discussion, reflection, and collective learning as we expl…

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  Josh Rovner · [email protected]

May 28, 2024 at 2:51 PM

Webinar: America’s Growing Movement to Divert Youth Out of the Justice System

John,  After decades of neglect, the youth justice field is awakening to the importance of diversion in lieu of arrest and formal court processing for most youth accused of delinquent behavior. The Sentencing Project's recent report, “Protect and Redirect: America’s Growing Movement to Divert Youth…

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  Kara Gotsch · [email protected]

May 25, 2024 at 1:31 PM

Four years ago today

John, Four years ago today, the horrifying murder of George Floyd, committed and enabled by Minneapolis police officers, ignited a public outcry about police brutality. Today, there is growing awareness of the racial injustice that pervades every level of our society, including the criminal legal s…

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  Sabrina Pearce · [email protected]

May 24, 2024 at 6:38 PM

WA Supreme Court Affirms Second Chances for Emerging Adults

John,  Yesterday’s Washington Supreme Court ruling in the case of Kimonti Carter and Shawn Reite is an indication of the growing trend towards safeguarding the opportunities for youth and emerging adults to have second chances. The Court affirmed the state’s authority to issue sentences less than …

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  Alexandra Bailey · [email protected]

May 22, 2024 at 7:38 PM

Success! Oklahoma Survivors’ Act Overcomes Veto

John, As a survivor of domestic violence, yesterday was one of the happiest days of my life and career. Let me explain.  Senate Bill 1470, which would establish the Oklahoma Survivors’ Act, was vetoed in April by Governor Stitt after passing both chambers with a nearly unanimous vote. This legisla…

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  Ashley Nellis · [email protected]

May 21, 2024 at 4:03 PM

Get the Facts on Mass Incarceration

John,  Today we released an update to our “Mass Incarceration Trends" fact sheet, which highlights the growth in state and federal prison populations since the early 1970s, and its far reaching effect on families, communities, and society as a whole.   Report findings include: Nearly two million …

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  Becky Feldman · [email protected]

May 15, 2024 at 2:05 PM

New Report: Nationwide Momentum for “Second Look” Legislation

Dear John,   Legislation authorizing judges to review sentences after a person has served a lengthy period of time has been referred to as a second-look law. Today, The Sentencing Project released a new report, “The Second Look Movement: A Review of the Nation’s Sentence Review Laws,” highlighting…

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  Kara Gotsch, The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

May 10, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Explore Your Impact: The Sentencing Project’s 2023 Annual Report

Dear John, I’m so pleased to share The Sentencing Project’s 2023 Annual Report with you.   Despite the challenges of the past year, we were proud to advance urgently needed sentencing, youth justice, and voting rights reforms across the country.   As I look back on our work over the past year, I am…

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  Becky Feldman · [email protected]

May 7, 2024 at 4:07 PM

TOMORROW: Webinar - Can Parole Be Rehabilitated?

John,  Please join The Sentencing Project for a national dialogue on whether the parole system can be rehabilitated.  Inspired by Ben Austen’s new book, Correction: Parole, Prison and the Possibility of Change, panelists will discuss the history and intent of parole and how it has evolved over th…

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  Becky Feldman · [email protected]

May 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Webinar: Can Parole Be Rehabilitated?

John,  Please join The Sentencing Project for a national dialogue on whether the parole system can be rehabilitated.  Inspired by Ben Austen’s new book, Correction: Parole, Prison and the Possibility of Change, panelists will discuss the history and intent of parole and how it has evolved over th…

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  Nicole D. Porter · [email protected]

April 30, 2024 at 4:31 PM

The Ballot Bulletin: Expanding Voting Rights in Nebraska, Colorado and more!

  This Second Chance Month state advocates and researchers from North Carolina to Colorado worked to guarantee voting rights for persons completing their sentence inside and outside of prison and jail and for persons post-sentence. Nationally, more than 4.4 million persons are disenfranchised from…

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  Becky Feldman · [email protected]

April 29, 2024 at 4:23 PM

Webinar: Can Parole Be Rehabilitated?

John,  Please join The Sentencing Project for a national dialogue on whether the parole system can be rehabilitated.  Inspired by Ben Austen’s new book, Correction: Parole, Prison and the Possibility of Change, panelists will discuss the history and intent of parole and how it has evolved over th…

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  Florence Lee, The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

April 25, 2024 at 12:55 PM

⏰ T-shirt sale ending TODAY

Get yours before the sale ends 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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  Nicole D. Porter · [email protected]

April 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM

TOMORROW: How to Use Data to Unlock Voting Rights

John, Join us for a special discussion on how people with justice system involvement are mobilizing to make their voices heard through the civic engagement processes.   This webinar will discuss how academics and advocates are using data and research to advance voting rights campaigns. We will loo…

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  Florence Lee, The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

April 23, 2024 at 1:56 PM

[Limited edition] merch for sale

Show your support with merch from The Sentencing Project 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 sys…

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  Nicole D. Porter · [email protected]

April 19, 2024 at 5:47 PM

Voting Rights Victory in Nebraska!

John, Nebraska lawmakers recently passed legislation to restore voting rights to over 7,000 people with felony convictions.  Previously, Nebraska residents who had completed their felony sentence were required to wait two years before registering to vote, creating confusion and unnecessary obstacle…

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  Nicole D. Porter · [email protected]

April 19, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Webinar: How to use Data to Expand Voting Rights

John, Join us for a special discussion on how people with justice system involvement are mobilizing to make their voices heard through the civic engagement processes.   This webinar will discuss how academics and advocates are using data and research to advance voting rights campaigns. We will loo…

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  Richard Mendel · [email protected]

April 18, 2024 at 2:31 PM

New Resources to Expand and Improve Diversion in Juvenile Justice System

Dear John,   Today, The Sentencing Project released four issue briefs providing detailed guidance for advocates and system leaders interested in expanding and improving the use of diversion as an alternative to arrest or formal prosecution in juvenile court.    Research shows that youth who are di…

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  Kara Gotsch, The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

April 17, 2024 at 1:56 PM

Join us in celebrating Second Chance Month

Second Chance Month: Reflecting on its past, present, and future Second Chance Month acknowledges the impact of mass incarceration on both our nation and its individuals.Dear John, Twenty years ago, George W. Bush recognized the importance of second chances in his State of the Union address, saying…

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  Florence Lee, The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

April 16, 2024 at 5:00 PM

⏰ T-shirt sale ending TODAY

Get yours before the sale ends 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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  Nicole D. Porter · [email protected]

April 11, 2024 at 3:50 PM

Webinar: Using Data to Expand Voting Rights

John, Join us for a special discussion on how people with justice system involvement are mobilizing to make their voices heard through the civic engagement processes.   This webinar will discuss how academics and advocates are using data and research to advance voting rights campaigns. We will loo…

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  Heather Koslov, The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

March 22, 2024 at 1:56 PM

Can we count on you today?

You’re needed in our fight for justice Dear John, Thank you for sharing our values and vision for a society that prioritizes justice, community safety, and equity over punishment.   I hope you’ll deepen your commitment to ending mass incarceration by making your first gift today in support of our fo…

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  Richard Mendel · [email protected]

March 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM

New Report: America’s Growing Movement to Divert Youth Out of the Justice System

Dear John,   Today, The Sentencing Project released a new report, “Protect and Redirect: America’s Growing Movement to Divert Youth Out of the Justice System,” which describes reforms implemented in 23 states and eight localities across the country to expand and improve the use of diversion as an …

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  Kara Gotsch, The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

March 15, 2024 at 12:56 PM

Your response can impact countless lives...

Are you ready to take the next step? Dear John, There’s no denying the hard work we have ahead for a more just and humane criminal legal system. After all, our nation has been entrenched for more than 50 years in an era of mass incarceration — an approach long proven to be ineffective and rife with…

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  Becky Feldman · [email protected]

March 14, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Happy 1st Anniversary to the Second Look Network!

John,  It’s been one year since we formed our new network to support litigators and their defense teams who provide direct legal representation at second look opportunities. The Second Look Network is a critical step forward in the fight to end mass incarceration and safely bring more people home.…

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  Kara Gotsch, The Sentencing Project · [email protected]

March 7, 2024 at 1:56 PM

Your impact on the criminal legal system’s future

Will you be the newest member of our donor community? Dear John, I’d like to highlight some of the accomplishments we made with our partners this past year and ask you to commit to this vital movement for a more just world by making your first donation. I’m ready to give now When you contribute to…

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  Kristen Budd · [email protected]

February 21, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Private Prisons in the United States

90,873 people were incarcerated in private prisons in 2022 Private Prisons in the United States Twenty-seven states and the federal government incarcerated 90,873 people in private prisons in 2022, representing 8% of the total state and federal prison population. Since 2000, the number of people hou…

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  Ashley Nellis · [email protected]

February 15, 2024 at 3:00 PM

How Mandatory Minimums Perpetuate Mass Incarceration and What to Do About It

John, Today, The Sentencing Project released a new fact sheet, “How Mandatory Minimums Perpetuate Mass Incarceration and What to Do About It.” The report highlights widespread evidence that mandatory minimum sentences produce substantial harm with no overall benefit to crime control, as well as not…

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  Nazgol Ghandnoosh · [email protected]

February 7, 2024 at 5:01 PM

TOMORROW - Ending Mass Incarceration and Racial Disparities Webinar

It's time to end mass incarceration and its racial disparities John,  The Sentencing Project, Berkeley School of Theology, and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation are co-hosting a webinar examining the progress made in the 21st century in reducing the U.S. prison population and its racial a…

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