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Civil & Voting Rights Restored: Friday May 9th
Volunteer groups to assist ex-felons with restoration of the rights on Friday, May 9 at Richmond Coliseum 6th & Board. Share information and invite everyone to attend.
Scenes from the State House April 30th Action
See the State House "wrapped" with Jobs NOT Jails petitions bearing 46,643 signatures!
Want to End Mass Incarceration? Call Your Legislators on April 30th!!
Today volunteers from the Jobs NOT Jails Coalition will wrap 150 yards of "safety orange" fabric around the State House, with 46,643 Jobs NOT Jails petition signatures attached. We'll also deliver copies of Michelle Alexander's 'The New Jim Crow' to every legislator.
Jobs NOT Jails Rally Photos
Check out these photos of the rally by our friends at center for Community Change
Urgent! OPPOSE HB4775, because all students deserve an education. Witness slip
√ CHECK. WE DID THIS!
Justice Reinvestment Initiative
Special Meeting Tuesday, May 13th in Richmond. Reservation required. R.I.H.D., Inc. wants to hear about your experiences dealing with the criminal justice system as part of our “Towards a Caring Economy” focus group and get your suggestion for changing policies to better promote public safety and economic opportunities.
Justice Reinvestment Initiative
Special Meeting Tuesday, May 13th in Richmond. Reservation required. R.I.H.D., Inc. wants to hear about your experiences dealing with the criminal justice system as part of our “Towards a Caring Economy” focus group and get your suggestion for changing policies to better promote public safety and economic opportunities.
American Securities Puts Prison-Phone Operator GTL on Block
The largest U.S. operator of prison phones, Global Tel*Link Corp. is up for sale.
RIHD 2014 – 2015 Legislative Advocacy
As the current 2014 General Assembly comes to a close, RIHD, PAFERJ, MJT are continuing it's advocacy to educate and gather public support for "fair and commonsense" laws. We need your help, we need everyone to be proactive in letting their district legislators know you support said "positions" Feel free to clip, paste or print and share with others, especially those directly affected. Thank you for your continued support.