Kara Gotsch, Executive Director · [email protected]

July 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Our work made it to HBO

Now we need your help.Dear John,  Millions of people just saw what we’ve been working to change for decades: our juvenile justice system is a failure. It undermines public safety, damages young people’s physical and mental health, and impedes their educational and career success. Even worse, communi…

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  Kara Gotsch · [email protected]

June 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM

This is how we fight back >>>

Your Annual Fund gift powers real change. John  xxxxxx Donor ID: 121552198 2025 Annual Fund Support: PENDING Donate Now These are the facts: Life sentences now account for one in every six people in U.S. prisons—a record high despite near-record-low crime. Even more staggering, the U.S. holds 40…

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  Kara Gotsch · [email protected]

June 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM

They’re hoping you’ll stay quiet…

But justice reform depends on those who refuse to back down. Give today. Dear [First Name],  Right now, well-funded efforts are underway to undo hard-won progress.  We’ve seen this before. The implementation and expansion of reactionary policies that expand extreme sentencing, target younger people…

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  Richard Mendel · [email protected]

June 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM

New Report Calls Out Ineffective Approach to Addressing Youth Gun Possession

Proven solutions exist that better support youth and improve community safety. Dear John,  Among rising concerns about widespread and dangerous gun possession by youth, a new report from The Sentencing Project shows how youth justice systems’ responses are often ineffective and excessively punitive.…

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  Josh Rovner · [email protected]

June 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Federal cuts harm our children and teens

Dear John,  The Trump Administration recently cancelled 373 Department of Justice grants, including 49 administered by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). These were effective and promising programs directed toward everything from the Gault Center’s work enhancing juve…

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  Kara Gotsch · [email protected]

May 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Five years later

Dear John,  Five years ago, the country mourned the horrific murder of George Floyd at the hands of police violence in Minneapolis, igniting some of the largest protests this country has seen calling for an overdue nationwide reckoning on racial justice.  But we know from history that with progress…

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  Sabrina Pearce · [email protected]

May 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM

New Report: The Growing Wait for Parole After a Life Sentence

Dear John,  Of the roughly 200,000 people serving life sentences in 2024, nearly half are eligible for parole but endure extended delays in the parole process – from the wait for initial eligibility to the wait for reconsideration following a denial, according to a new report released today by The…

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  Leyda Pereyra · [email protected]

April 24, 2025 at 12:54 PM

TODAY: Webinar - The Eugenic Origins of Three Strikes Laws

Dear John,  Last month, The Sentencing Project released a report titled "The Eugenic Origins of Three Strikes Laws: How ‘Habitual Offender’ Sentencing Laws Were Used as a Means of Sterilization," revealing how American eugenicists promoted “habitual offender” laws in the early 1900s because they …

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  Nicole D. Porter · [email protected]

April 23, 2025 at 3:21 PM

Victory in Maryland! Governor Signs Second Look Act!

Dear John, With Governor Moore’s signature, Maryland has taken a meaningful step toward advancing justice, redemption, and community safety.   This landmark legislation creates a pathway for Marylanders to petition for a judicial review after serving at least 20 years behind bars for those who com…

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  Leyda Pereyra · [email protected]

April 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM

Webinar: How ‘Habitual Offender’ Laws Were Used as a Means of Sterilization

Dear John,  Last month, The Sentencing Project released a report titled "The Eugenic Origins of Three Strikes Laws: How ‘Habitual Offender’ Sentencing Laws Were Used as a Means of Sterilization," revealing how American eugenicists promoted “habitual offender” laws in the early 1900s because they …

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  Liz Komar · [email protected]

April 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Michigan Bans Mandatory LWOP for People Under 21

John, Your support is creating second chances.   Last week, Michigan’s Supreme Court held that mandatorily sentencing 19- and 20-year-old emerging adults to life without parole (LWOP) is unconstitutionally harsh and disproportionate punishment under the Michigan Constitution. Earlier this month, th…

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  Leyda Pereyra · [email protected]

April 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM

Webinar: The Eugenic Origins of Three Strikes Laws

Dear John,  Last month, The Sentencing Project released a report titled "The Eugenic Origins of Three Strikes Laws: How ‘Habitual Offender’ Sentencing Laws Were Used as a Means of Sterilization," revealing how American eugenicists promoted “habitual offender” laws in the early 1900s because they …

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  Kara Gotsch · [email protected]

April 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM

Take Action: Tell Congress to Fund DC

Dear John,  The Sentencing Project is proud to be headquartered in the District of Columbia. We’ve worked for decades to build a safer, stronger, and fairer city for all Washingtonians, featuring some of the most robust sentencing reform laws in the country.   But this progress is under threat. Las…

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  Nicole D. Porter · [email protected]

April 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM

Big News! Maryland Lawmakers Pass Second Look Act!

Dear John,  Yesterday, Maryland lawmakers took a step towards justice by passing the Second Look Act, legislation that allows a judicial review of sentences after serving 20 years for those who committed their offense under the age of 25. This legislation recognizes what researchers, communities, …

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  Bill Underwood · [email protected]

April 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM

TMW - WEBINAR: Fight Mass Incarceration in the 119th Congress

Dear John,  Earlier this month, The Sentencing Project released a federal advocacy toolkit with our key legislative priorities for the 119th Congress. Join me on April 2, 2025, at 3 PM ET for a webinar to learn more about how you can take action to end extreme sentencing, expand voting rights, an…

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  Bill Underwood · [email protected]

March 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM

Join us! Fight Mass Incarceration in the 119th Congress

Dear John,  Earlier this month, The Sentencing Project released a federal advocacy toolkit with our key legislative priorities for the 119th Congress. Join me on April 2, 2025, at 3 PM ET for a webinar to learn more about how you can take action to end extreme sentencing, expand voting rights, and…

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  Liz Komar · [email protected]

March 21, 2025 at 3:42 PM

Webinar: Fighting Mass Incarceration in the 119th Congress

Dear John,  Earlier this month, The Sentencing Project released a federal advocacy toolkit with our key legislative priorities for the 119th Congress. Join me on April 2, 2025, at 3 PM ET for a webinar to learn more about how you can take action to end extreme sentencing, expand voting rights, and…

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  Josh Rovner · [email protected]

March 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Webinar: Federal Reports Show Path to Youth Justice Reform

Dear John,  Last year marked the 50th anniversary of the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, a landmark piece of legislation that set minimum standards for the care of youth in juvenile justice systems.  Part of that law requires the federal Coordinating Council on Juvenile Ju…

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  Josh Rovner · [email protected]

March 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Webinar: Federal Reports Show Path to Youth Justice Reform

Dear John,  Last year marked the 50th anniversary of the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, a landmark piece of legislation that set minimum standards for the care of youth in juvenile justice systems.  Part of that law requires the federal Coordinating Council on Juvenile Ju…

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  Josh Rovner · [email protected]

March 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Webinar: Federal Reports Show Path to Youth Justice Reform

Dear John,  Last year marked the 50th anniversary of the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, a landmark piece of legislation that set minimum standards for the care of youth in juvenile justice systems.  Part of that law requires the federal Coordinating Council on Juvenile Ju…

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  Bill Underwood · [email protected]

March 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM

New Toolkit: Fighting Mass Incarceration in the 119th Congress

READ TOOLKIT Dear John,  Today, The Sentencing Project released a federal advocacy toolkit, where you’ll find our key legislative priorities for the 119th Congress across our campaigns to 1) end extreme sentencing, 2) expand voting rights, and 3) promote youth justice.  I know firsthand the import…

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  Kara Gotsch · [email protected]

March 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Updated Privacy Policy

Dear John,  We're contacting you to let you know that we have updated our Privacy Policy.  The new Privacy Policy took effect on March 5th, so please take the time to review the updated version, available here. Here's a quick summary of the key changes:We've updated our Privacy Policy with the most …

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