Legislation proposed to limit the amount of time in solitary confinement wmdt.com/2024/04/legisl… va coalition on solitary Interfaith Action for Human Rights Nolef Turns Inc. @

Thanks to 29News - Charlottesville for covering yesterday’s Reentry Simulation at the 12th annual Tom Tom Foundation! 29news.com/2024/04/18/cha…

BREAKING: Today the Supreme Court of Virginia ruled that the Virginia Department of Corrections (VDOC) unlawfully kept our client Jose Garcia Vasquez in prison for an EXTRA 18 MONTHS by withholding sentence credits he earned. 🧵

Our statement: acluva.org/press-releases…

Unanimous rejection of gov recommendation to Michael Jones bill that would have added a $10 fee to those requesting an itemized list of how much they owe in court fines, fees, etc. Charging people to find out how much they owe. Wow.

. #Virginia crime commission to review cases of former lab employee ~VPM podcast ‘Admissible’ led to the review. vpm.org/news/2024-04-1…

1.6 million Virginians have a criminal record, creating barriers to employment, housing and most importantly, dignity. Some of these folks are domestic violence survivors who were wrongfully charged. Expungement and sealing offer a way forward. Nolef Turns Inc. Senator Scott Surovell

What a beautiful afternoon viewing the moving stories presented at the InThrive Film Festival and seeing so many of our friends of justice—Sistas in Prison Reform Building Community Not Prisons Nolef Turns Inc. Legal Aid Justice Center REFORM Alliance & more. Big thanks to David Smith for curating such an incredible event!

🚨 🚨🚨Tune in tomorrow at 10AM to hear from Barbara Favola Karrie Delaney about vetoed bills that would have reduced the number gun violence victims AND about how Jason Miyares Governor Glenn Youngkin are slashing funding for victim services!

NEW from me: Glenn Youngkin gets mixed reviews on final criminal justice reform actions of 2024 #VALeg session

irene shin 🐰 Shawn Weneta Rob Poggenklass Justice Forward VA ACLU of Virginia
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This Gov/administration that claims to be tough on crime and support victims rights is proposing to slash $7.4M from agencies providing crisis services to sexual assault and domestic violence survivors and child trafficking victims. Make it make sense. 🤔

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On 04/12 in #Richmond we will be partnering with several organizations to host an expungement clinic where we will help people remove eligible charges from their criminal record!

Pre-registration is encouraged, RSVP here: bit.ly/ExpungementCli…

If you’re around Hampton Roads this upcoming Monday, April 8th from 6-8:30PM, join us for a FREE and informal mixer to kick-off this year's Hampton Roads Social Justice Conference. Food, drink, & live music from BJ Griffin of America’s Got Talent! RSVP: bit.ly/Kick-offMixer #justiceforwardva

Prison phone operators allegedly worked with jails to limit in-person visits (via )
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April 9th, Don't miss the Panelists at the Hampton Roads Social Justice Conference. Topic: Ripple Effects Become Tidal Waves: The Impact of Incarceration on Loved Ones and Those Relationships

“It's disappointing for an administration that talks about government efficiency and wanting to get government out of the way of individual rights and freedoms to actually be putting more red tape and roadblocks in the way,' said Weneta.

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