In 2022, the average NC 15 minute phone call in our state prisons and local jails costs $3. No one should be profiteering of those confined in prisons or jails. Good news - FCC votes to slash prison and jail calling rates and ban corporate kickbacks | PPI prisonpolicy.org/blog/2024/07/1…
Our forthcoming workshop with Lynne Haney will examine the intersection of mass incarceration and mass child support enforcement in the contemporary U.S.
Based on her latest book, Prisons of Debt, the workshop takes place online, 29 May, 4pm.
👉Register bit.ly/3wvQ8aE
Almost half of people who are in jails have a history of mental illness, yet less than half of them receive treatment while incarcerated there. Unaffordable cash bail is a major barrier to people accessing critical care in their communities. #MentalHealthAwarnessMonth
Eyes on the Law has officially published our first report: Dehumanized, Degraded & Disconnected. Follow this link to learn more: lincnc.org/programs/eyeso…
Remember to stay informed about pending legislation and most importantly VOTE! The Justice for Incarcerated Mom's Act is just one important piece of legislation that could further uphold the dignity of incarcerated women. Click the image for more information about this bill!
Nearly half of Americans serving life without parole are elderly, reports @SentencingProj. The number of elderly people serving LWOP is set to spike in the coming years, yet prisons continue to be unprepared to handle their needs. bit.ly/3OngQpK ##EndExtremeSentences
Congratulations to GSC Professional Development Award Winner, Victoria Cook! She will be using her award to attend The Racial Equity Institute, Phase 1 & Phase 2!
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