Racial Disparities in Incarceration and Coronavirus
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FWD.us Urges Mississippi Officials to Protect Incarcerated People Amid Confirmed Positive COVID-19 Death
JACKSON, MS — FWD.us Mississippi State Director Alesha Judkins issued the following statement today after the death of an incarcerated person who tested positive for coronavirus at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman: “The recent death of an incarcerated person who tested positive for COVID-19 at… Read More
FWD.us Statement on Bail Reform Legislation in New York
ALBANY, NY — FWD.us New York State Director for Criminal Justice Reform Rena Karefa-Johnson issued the following statement on rollbacks to New York’s historic bail reform: “More jail has never been the answer. This pandemic is a vivid reminder that the costs of pretrial jailing are paid not just with… Read More
FWD.us Recognizes Start of Second Chance Month
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, FWD.us lifts up Second Chance Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the harmful collateral consequences of a criminal conviction, and unlock opportunities for people impacted by the criminal justice system. This month is a reminder of the direct impact legal barriers have on families… Read More
