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FAMM | Helping transform America’s criminal justice system by uplifting the voices of impacted families & individuals. RTs & likes ≠ endorsements
Join us TODAY, July 21, 2026, 6-7 PM ET, for Beyond the Sentence With Shaneva. Learn from advocates Maurice McDonald & Felix Rosado about self-advocacy, restorative justice & family-driven change. Don’t miss this inspiring event! Sign up now: act.famm.org/a/beyond-sen...
New California parole rules spark fight over who can seek resentencing (via ABC10) www.abc10.com/article/news...
We continually urge affected families to engage with FAMM. Share the photo below with your family, friends, and community members to help spread awareness about the vital work FAMM is doing. #FAMMily 🧡
People change, and second chances matter. It's time our laws reflect that. Support FAMM's Second Chances Agenda to reunite families, reduce excessive sentences, and give people the opportunity to come home. Sign up and demand change. https://pulse.ly/wouabgsuf9
Paul Houser, sentenced to 60 years without parole under Mississippi’s "habitual offender" law, faces harsh punishment for possessing meth-making ingredients. Struggling since youth, he was hooked on opioids at 15 after a back injury. His release is set for 2067.
What a step forward! 🙌🏽 Over two dozen congressional staff visited #FCIPetersburg Low—a great move by BOP Dep Director. Hands-on visits like this tackle real challenges. 👏🏽"You don't know if you don't go!" Support #VisitAPrison: secure.everyaction.com/rQ2EeUI56Uqs...
More than 1.9M people in the U.S. face healthcare barriers in incarceration. Medical Justice Alliance is changing that, with 840+ impactful cases and a partnership with FAMM. Together, we advocate for better healthcare and second chances. (via @thefortunesociety.bsky.social) #CompassionateCare
Incarcerated women to move into new Rapid City prison to alleviate overcrowding (via @statesnewsroom.com) https://pulse.ly/hgnsajkazi
For 15 years, Iowa’s prisons have asked for air conditioning. This year something is different. (via @statesnewsroom.com) https://pulse.ly/negovgofao #BeatTheHeat
FAMM celebrates "America at 250, FAMM at 35" by urging state and congressional leadership to help build a criminal justice system founded on fairness & justice. Together, we can uphold our nation's ideals. 🇺🇸 Read more here: https://pulse.ly/gvqr7zdpxb #America250 #FAMM35
Bureau of Prisons Will Close Facilities Housing Thousands of Inmates (via @nytimes.com) https://pulse.ly/sfwnqvsxul
Tune in TODAY — Tuesday, June 30 at 12 PM ET for Keep Them Home Part 2. Learn how clemency is essential for 12 lives post-Rutherford. Join Matthew Charles & experts. RSVP here to be part of the fight for justice! act.famm.org/a/keep-them-... #KeepThemHome #ClemencyNow
Learn to share what freedom means for your family. Advocacy Storytelling Workshop on July 7, 6 PM EST. Don’t miss this chance to impact clemency & sentencing reform! Sign up today: act.famm.org/a/storytelli...
California gave every student in prison a laptop. How community colleges are using them (via @calmatters.org ) https://pulse.ly/bdmcdcsoeh
Women’s prison population, correctional costs projected to grow through 2035 (via @statesnewsroom.com) https://pulse.ly/5lxfgtfcxo
Celebrating 35 years of FAMM, we honor members whose advocacy fuels change. This year, we’ll spotlight voices shaping our movement. Meet Joanne S., a dedicated FAMM member inspiring us all with her contributions. #FAMM35
‘We want that bond to remain’: the program helping incarcerated fathers see their loved ones (via @theguardian.com ) https://pulse.ly/dmsztp5bhs
This Father’s Day, we're honoring new beginnings and unbreakable bonds. After 12 years of incarceration, one unforgettable moment set a new course for Dwayne White's life: taking his daughter to school for the very first time. "It’s something I still make time for," he shares.
FAMM celebrates Juneteenth with Shauntel Mathis, a formerly incarcerated individual and current Executive Director of Phase Two Adult Reentry Training Camp. For Shauntel, Juneteenth isn't just a holiday - it's a way of life. #Juneteenth2026
June is #MensMentalHealthAwarenessMonth. Mental health is a human right, and it’s especially vital for our loved ones on the inside who are often left behind. Watch FAMM’s Senior Policy Director, Katrina Baugh, discuss the critical intersection of mental health & incarceration.
🚨 Big changes in NY! Starting 2028, judges in criminal & family courts will make annual visits to prisons/jails. This historic move aims to deepen understanding, promote justice, and improve connections. Details here: bit.ly/4a5rWMZ
✍🏽 #FAMMblog "I made a cardboard cutout of Taira so she could be in family photos. My nephew was so happy to ‘see’ her. It’s a reminder that incarceration impacts entire families, not just one person." Read Erik & Taira’s story here: medium.com/@FAMMFoundat... hankthetank1026.bsky.social
🔴 PRESS RELEASE FAMM Congratulates Maria Goellner, Vice President of External Relations, on New Role with Federal Public Defender Read more: https://pulse.ly/rroffbtypf
🌡️ No one deserves to suffer in extreme heat, especially those who are incarcerated. It's time to take action and demand #HumaneTemperaturesForAll. Join our cause and help us create a better future for incarcerated individuals. Together, we can make a difference.
As we celebrate 35 years, we honor members vital to FAMM's mission. Their advocacy & commitment inspire transformation. This year, we’ll share reflections from voices that empower our movement. Meet longtime member, Veda McNeil Ajamu, whose impact continues to inspire! #FAMM35
🎥 We’re on YouTube Shorts! You asked, and we listened. Experience impactful, bite-sized videos featuring real stories of transformation. Hear from voices impacted by the justice system + join the conversation. Don’t wait. Check it out and subscribe now! https://pulse.ly/synp7y0gv6
As we celebrate our 35th anniversary, we're honoring the members who have shaped FAMM's work through their advocacy and dedication. Throughout the year, we'll share reflections from members whose voices continue to strengthen our movement. We begin with longtime FAMM member Jamesina Greene. #FAMM35