Families Against Mandatory Minimums Foundation

Programs: State: famm's state work has two components: (1) project states, which are the states in which we have aggressive, full-scale campaigns for reform led by in-state project directors, and (2) opportunity states, which are states where: we see an opportunity for reform, we seek to bring a unique or additional voice to the discussion, or are invited to testify or weigh in on a proposed reform. Presently, the states in which we work are: arizona, pennsylvania, north carolina, and florida.

public education: : famm's media, public, and member outreach improves awareness of existing sentencing and prison policy problems to build support for reform. Famm's communications team creates and distributes press releases, op-eds, action alerts, and social media posts that highlight and complement reform efforts. We pride ourselves on being a one-stop-shop for news, information, case studies, and analysis on sentencing laws and reforms for our 40,000+ membership via our website, e-alerts, and social media.

federal programs: famm's federal program is focused on eliminating federalmandatory minimums and preserving and improving advisory guidelines so that judgescan make individualized assessments of offenders. We also work in prison policy reform, supporting policies that provide incarcerated individuals with access to meaningful work and educational opportunities, as well as substance abuse and mental health treatment. We believe that all corrections facilities should be safe and that individuals who are incarcerated should remain close to their homes in order to maintain and strengthen important family bonds. Central to both our sentencing and prison policy reform work is educating policymakers on these issues. We carry out this mission by creating new briefing and educational materials; hosting capitol hill rallies, panels, and briefings; testifying before legislatures and the u. S. Sentencing commission; and advocating for presidential pardons and commutations.

federal advocacy-promotes sentencing reform at the federal level through activities that educate legislators, members of the judiciary and concerned others on the impact of harsh policies.