FAMM

“We’re creating a mechanism of review here, not a mechanism of release. So whether it’s the parole board or the court, they’re going to review these cases, and they’re only going to release those who should be released that don’t pose any threat to public safety.”
- Bryan Widenhouse, State Legislative Affairs Manager, FAMM

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A matter of life and death: Understanding the debate over second-degree murder sentencing in PA (via City and State PA)

A matter of life and death: Understanding the debate over second-degree murder sentencing in PA City & State examines the ongoing debate over second-degree murder sentencing and what comes next as lawmakers struggle to reach a consensus on how to reform the state’s felony sentencing statute.

The Hidden Cost Of Cutting Off Email For People In Federal Prison
(via Forbes)

The Hidden Cost Of Cutting Off Email For People In Federal Prison Those with s*x offenses in the Bureau of Prisons are often ostracized. Even the BOP's own policies sometimes discriminate. Email is one of them and it needs to stop.

Voices for a Second Chance: Returning citizens demand investment in re-entry, not incarceration (via The Real News Network)

Voices for a Second Chance: Returning citizens demand investment in re-entry, not incarceration As GOP lawmakers push "tough-on-crime" policies in Washington, D.C., re-entry advocates argue these backward measures will only increase recidivism, not prevent it.

Texas Prisoners Are Baking to Death. The State Keeps Saying No to AC.
(via Slate.com)

Texas Prisoners Are Baking to Death. The State Keeps Saying No to AC. A 90-year-old with hypertension could still fail to qualify for a bed with AC.

Arizona prisons chief seeks inmate healthcare takeover delay
(via Arizona Daily Star)

Arizona prisons chief seeks inmate healthcare takeover delay Learn about the ongoing legal battle and challenges facing Arizona's state prison system in addressing inadequate health care for inmates, as a federal judge considers appointing a receiver to oversee necessary reforms.

Colorado gave some prisoners earned time off their sentences. Then the state took it back (via KUNC 91.5fm)

Colorado gave some prisoners earned time off their sentences. Then the state took it back Discovery of a ‘clerical error’ and confusion around parole eligibility resulted in the addition of years behind bars.

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America’s Crisis of “Death by Incarceration”
(via The Nation Magazine)

America’s Crisis of “Death by Incarceration” The US prison population is aging rapidly, and incarcerated seniors are not getting the care they need.

Joint Oversight Committee Hears From Inmate Families
(via The Tuscaloosa Thread )

Families Told The Joint Prison Oversight Committee That Reporting Guard Misconduct Leads To Public Announcements And Retaliation At a Statehouse hearing this week, family members described unexplained deaths, mislabeled causes of death, and guards publicly announcing complaints in dorms, which led to retaliation against inmates.