FAMM FoundationinFAMMFAMMily Connections: Book ClubFamily members describe how reading keeps them connected to their incarcerated loved ones.4d ago4d ago
FAMM FoundationinFAMM“I felt intimidated and extremely hot”: Mock Prison Cell Event Sheds Light on Extreme TemperaturesAs the temperature rises, I can’t help but think about how people in prison face terrible heat-related conditions.Jun 18Jun 18
FAMM FoundationinFAMMFrom Visiting Dad in Prison to Meeting Lawmakers in WashingtonLast year at Father’s Day, my dad wrote about he felt being free and home with me. This year, I thought I’d share my side of it.Jun 12Jun 12
FAMM FoundationinFAMM“Why are they here?” Reflections on Mass Incarceration and Unjust Sentencing in the United States“If he can’t get out, who can?”May 22May 22
FAMM FoundationinFAMMWhen No One Else Will Help, This Lifer Is There“What type of person would I be if I did not assist people and their families when I could?”May 13May 13
FAMM FoundationinFAMMWhy Medical Parole is a Win for EveryoneKeeping elderly and medically frail individuals in prison does not serve public safety or their personal rehabilitation.May 9May 9
FAMM FoundationinFAMMPrison Understaffing and Summer Heat: A Perfect, Deadly StormPrisons are dangerous and harsh environments, and the dangers of understaffing and sweltering summer heat can make them even more perilous.Apr 29Apr 29
FAMM FoundationinFAMMHome From Prison: 5 Surprising Realities in a Changed WorldAfter serving 30 years of a natural life sentence, receiving clemency and coming home from prison has been an eye-opening experience.Apr 17Apr 17
FAMM FoundationinFAMMNo Showers, No Calls, Nothing but Cornflakes: What Prison Lockdown Is LikeThe frequency and impact of lockdowns in prison is still a huge red flag signaling the need for oversight about what’s happening inside.Apr 41Apr 41
FAMM FoundationinFAMMSomething in the Water: Horrendous Drinking Water Conditions Found in U.S. PrisonsClean, safe drinking water is a basic human right that is being denied to people in prison.Mar 27Mar 27