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March 12: Support Prison Phone Justice in Maryland
On March 12, support prisoners and families by attending a hearing for phone justice in Maryland. Testify to lend your voice to the cause.
Fast Action: PROPONENT of SB1659 and HB1547
√ CHECK. WE DID THIS! We went online to list ourselves as PROPONENTS of SB1659 and HB1547 to give $1500 tax credits to employers who hire formerly incarcerated people.
Close Dwight: A Very Strong Plan
√ CHECK. WE DID THIS. DWIGHT IS CLOSED. Dwight Correctional Center is being closed. The IDOC is preparing Logan Correctional Center to receive the women from Dwight and Lincoln. Advocates have researched the new organizational plan for Logan and we like what we see.
“The Other Wright Claim” Hits the Docket
A mother submits a powerful comment to the FCC, and so can you!
Judd v. AT&T Settlement Vindicates In-State Families, Out-of-State Families Still Seek Justice
A mother of a former WA prisoner and plaintiff of Judd v. AT&T writes the FCC, asking for relief for out-of-state families of WA prisoners
Prison Phone Justice Advocates Tell Commissioner Clyburn: The Time is Now
On Friday February 1st, 60 people attended a public hearing on prison telephone rates in New York City co-hosted by Rainbow PUSH Coalition and the Campaign for Prison Phone Justice.
Rainbow PUSH & Campaign for Prison Phone Justice Co-Host Public Hearing
A reminder that tomorrow, Rainbow PUSH Coalition and the Campaign for Prison Phone Justice are co-hosting a public hearing, on Feb. 1st, in New York City on the high cost of prison telephone calls.
The “All of the Above” President
Analysis of President Obama's School Safety Plan
Campaign Receives Digital Media Pioneer for Social Justice Award
The Campaign for Prison Phone Justice is honored to receive this award alongside Mrs. Martha Wright and Ava DuVernay
Counselors not Cops
Survey done by the California Endowment shows Californians support counselors not cops as violence prevention strategy