Prison & Jail Conditions
FWD.us Statement on Shock at Rolling Back Bail Reform During Pandemic
ALBANY, NY – FWD.us New York State Director of Criminal Justice Reform Rena Karefa-Johnson issued the following statement on the importance of protecting bail reform during the COVID-10 pandemic: “We applaud the state’s commitment to public health and the Governor’s leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, his recent comments regarding… Read More
FWD.us Statement on Newly Announced Department of Justice Investigation Into Mississippi Prison Conditions
JACKSON, MS – FWD.us Mississippi State Director Alesha Judkins issued the following statement today in response to the newly announced Department of Justice investigation into conditions in Mississippi prisons: “Our hearts are with the families of the 15 people who have died in the custody of the Mississippi Department of… Read More
FWD.us Statement on Recent Deaths at Mississippi Prison Facilities
JACKSON, MS – FWD.us Mississippi State Director Alesha Judkins issued the following statement today in response to the recent deaths at Mississippi prison facilities: “The repeated loss of life of people incarcerated at various Mississippi prison facilities is heartbreaking and should no longer be tolerated. Sadly, these recent, avoidable tragedies,… Read More
