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FAMM Foundation @famm.org · Nov 5
22% of the U.S. prison population faces lockdown conditions daily. Overcrowding & understaffing are fueling this growing crisis. FAMM’s latest report, "Life on Lockdown," sheds light and calls for meaningful reforms. Learn more and take action now. 👉 famm.org/life-on-lock...
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How a Texas prison allowed children to celebrate Christmas with their fathers (via @dallasnews.com)
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How a Texas prison allowed children to celebrate Christmas with their fathers
Trinity Restoration Ministries’ holiday gathering in a prison allowed children to celebrate Christmas with their fathers.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Inside a California prison’s restaurant, where workers get a second chance (via @washtimes.bsky.social)

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Inside a California prison’s restaurant, where workers get a second chance
Kamiali Abdulsalam, Kami for short, has already been in the kitchen for several hours baking a batch of 100 sugar cookies when he pulls out chilled dough for another round - which will be cut into the shapes of snowflakes, trees and holiday presents to later be topped with red and green sprinkles.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Delaware County Celebrates New Leash on Life Graduation at George W. Hill Correctional Facility (via @delcopa.bsky.social)
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December 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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A second chance at Christmas: Former inmate helps kids with incarcerated parents feel connected during the holidays
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A second chance at Christmas: Former inmate helps kids with incarcerated parents feel connected during the holidays
Richard Swiger works with Prison Fellowship Angel Tree to deliver gifts on behalf of incarcerated parents.
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December 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Season’s greetings from FAMM. We know the holidays are tough for those with loved ones incarcerated. You’re not alone—your strength inspires us. Wishing you peace, hope & connection this season as we work together for justice. 🧡
#SeasonOfHope #HappyHolidays
December 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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For thousands of Indiana children with parents in prison, the holidays are hard. These groups help them connect (via @mirrorindy.org)
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For thousands of Indiana children with parents in prison, the holidays are hard. These groups help them connect
Indiana nonprofits are helping incarcerated and recently released parents reconnect with their children during the holiday season.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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How People Are Dying In America’s Prisons and Jails
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This is How People Are Dying in America’s Prisons and Jails
An analysis by The Marshall Project provides a window into what causes thousands of people to die in prisons and jails every year.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Water service returns to federal prison in Sheridan
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Water service returns to federal prison in Sheridan
Federal prison officials plan to continue handing out bottled water to staff and inmates for the near future.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Major win for prison reform in NY! Gov. Hochul signed the Prison Omnibus Bill into law, giving CANY expanded powers to inspect & monitor prisons. Transparency & accountability save lives—this is a big step forward. Read more about this important legislation: https://pulse.ly/dycrdift0n
Statement from the Correctional Association of New York on the Signing of the Prison Omnibus Bill by Governor Kathy Hochul  — Correctional Association of New York
Brooklyn, NY: The Correctional Association of New York (CANY) commends Governor Kathy Hochul for signing the Prison Omnibus Bill to strengthen transparency and oversight of New York State’s prisons. Followingthe murders of Robert Brooks and Messiah Nantwi, and an unlawful strike that crippled pris...
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December 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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We Spent a Year Covering Deaths Behind Bars. Here’s What We Learned.
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What You Need to Know About Dying Behind Bars
Every year, thousands of people die in prisons, jails and law enforcement custody.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Children hear their parents’ voices at bedtime through a prison Christmas program (via WLTX News19)
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Children hear their parents’ voices at bedtime through a prison Christmas program
At Goodman Correctional Institution, incarcerated parents recorded books for their children, helping families stay connected during a Christmas celebration.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Moms at Ohio prison cherish Christmas visit with kids with 'Christmas Miracle' program (via @10tv.com.web.brid.gy)
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Moms at Ohio prison cherish Christmas visit with kids with 'Christmas Miracle' program
Pariss Dickinson and other mothers at the Ohio Reformatory for Women cherish a special Christmas visit, wrapping gifts and creating joyful, lasting memories.
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December 21, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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As the use of prison lockdowns increase in the US,
@famm.org (Families Against Mandatory Minimums) invites incarcerated people and/or their loved ones & advocates to share their experiences in order to help learn more about these lockdowns.
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Impacted by Prison Lockdowns? Share These Lockdown Experiences With FAMM - Felony Murder Elimination Project
As the use of prison lockdowns increase in the United States, FAMM (Families Against Mandatory Minimums) invites incarcerated people and/or their loved ones and advocates to share these lockdown exper...
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December 21, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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Michigan ID program helps people leaving prisons stay out of prison, but some slip through the system (via WCMU News)

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Michigan ID program helps people leaving prisons stay out of prison, but some slip through the system
This year, Michigan’s prison recidivism rate, or the number of people leaving prison and then returning, is the lowest on record, with nearly 80% of ex-inmates staying out of prison three years after their parole.
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December 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Country star Jelly Roll receives pardon for past felony convictions
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Country star Jelly Roll receives pardon for past felony convictions
After years of seeking redemption from his criminal history, country star Jelly Roll has finally been pardoned for two previous felony convictions related to robbery and drugs.
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December 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Home. Together. Finally.
This is what the holidays mean — and why FAMM keeps fighting for families.

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December 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Lawmakers vow to improve care for pregnant women in jails
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Lawmakers vow to improve care for pregnant women in jails
Officials in Congress and in states from Pennsylvania to California said they were alarmed by a Bloomberg Law and NBC News investigation.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Lawmakers, prisoner advocates call for more oversight of prison health care (via @chicago.suntimes.com)
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Lawmakers, prisoner advocates call for more oversight of prison health care
A Sun-Times investigation found the state's new prison health care provider comes with a disturbing track record.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Arizona lawmakers want $1.5M in funding for independent oversight of state prisons (via @kjzz.org)
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Arizona lawmakers want $1.5M in funding for independent oversight of state prisons
Arizona lawmakers passed legislation to establish independent oversight of state prisons last session. Now, they want to fund it.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Grassley, Durbin Reintroduce Bipartisan Criminal Justice Bills
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Grassley, Durbin Reintroduce Bipartisan Criminal Justice Bills | U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Dick...
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December 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Governor Murphy Surpasses 300 Grants of Clemency In Seventh Round of Historic Initiative

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December 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Pa. House approves bipartisan update to medical release system
Rep. Rick Krajewski (via @pahousedems.com)

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Pa. House approves bipartisan update to medical release system
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 17 – Today, the House voted 111-92 to approve H.B. 150, Rep. Rick Krajewski, D-Phila., and Rep. Torren Ecker’s, R-Adams/Cumberland, bipartisan bill streamlining the process for medical release for Pennsylvania’s rapidly aging incarcerated population. Advocates...
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December 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Report: Women at York Correctional were abused by officers
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Report: Women at York Correctional were abused by officers
Disability Rights Connecticut found that the Connecticut Dept of Correction failed to protect women with mental illness from sexual abuse.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Stand with FAMM, @nolefturns.org, Sistas In Prison Reform & The Humanization Project for 2026 Second Look VA legislation!

📅 1/15/26 Virtual Townhall
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📅 1/22/26 Lobby Day
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Act now & make a difference!
December 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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!!! BREAKING !!!
HB 150 has passed the PA House of Representatives! HB 150 is a bipartisan bill that seeks to expand access to medically-based relief for incarcerated people with terminal and serious chronic medical conditions.
December 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM