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1. famm.org › our-work › sentencing-reformSentencing Reform | Families Against Mandatory Minimums ...

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   Apr 25, 2024 · Sentencing reform aims to reflect that and change laws that result in unduly long sentences. Our work focuses on mandatory minimum and sentencing guideline reform.Criminal justice reform starts with sentencing reform.

2. famm.org › for-fammiliesFor FAMMilies | Families Against Mandatory Minimums Foundation

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   Below you'll find stories of incarcerated people and their affected families. More stories can be found under the various issues covered under Our Work. We also regularly add new stories to our blog. For Families FAMM was founded more than 30 years ago by families directly affected by the criminal justice system.

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   How does FAMM work?

   • FAMM supports judges using their discretion to fashion a fair sentence for the individual being sentenced, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach (like with mandatory minimums). The USSC proposes new guidelines for new criminal laws and issues guideline “amendments” each year that alter existing guidelines.

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   How does FAMM contribute to the guideline amendment process?

   • FAMM participates in the guideline amendment process by testifying before the USSC, providing feedback and analysis of proposed changes, and meeting with USSC commissioners and staff. Since the guidelines are used to sentence over 80,000 federal offenders each year, our advocacy for more fair guidelines can have a big impact!

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   Is FAMM against mandatory minimums?

   • FAMM is against mandatory minimums for ANY and ALL offenses. Mandatory minimum sentences are set by Congress and state lawmakers. They require judges to impose automatic, minimum prison terms for certain offenses. One-size-fits-all sentences are not based on the individual person and do not take into account each individual’s situation.

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4. magazine.atavist.com › the-quality-of-mercyThe Quality of Mercy - The Atavist Magazine

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   FAMM had recently sent out an edition of its newsletter, which supporters knew as the “FAMM Gram.” The response from readers began as a trickle, then became overwhelming, and for good reason: The newsletter outlined historic changes to the U.S. government’s compassionate release process.

5. famm.org › our-work › policy-resource-libraryFurther Reading: Policy Resource Library | Families Against ...

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   Model Independent Prison Oversight Legislation (August 2022): Model independent prison oversight legislation and a summary of the model bill. Policy Resource Library Below you'll find white papers, articles, explainers, and more that dive deeper into our work on criminal justice reform.

6. famm.org › 2022_famm-annual-report2022 FAMM Annual Report | Families Against Mandatory Minimums ...

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   Sep 8, 2023 · 2022 FAMM Annual Report September 8, 2023. 2022 FAMM Annual Report ...

7. famm.org › wp-content › uploadsAnnual Report 2022 - famm.org

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   For FAMM, online communications and social media are vital to our work. Each platform is a tool to advance our mission, share stories and information, engage and mobilize communities, and most importantly, empower advocates. Our FAMM families use our platforms to renew strength; we constantly evaluate our online

8. famm.org › wp-content › uploadsFAMM 2021 ANNUAL REPORT 1

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   Jun 20, 2021 · FAMM Policy Associate Matthew Charles testiied before the Senate Judiciary Committee. His powerful testimony was especially impactful because of his own decades-long sentence for selling crack cocaine and his release under the First Step Act. FAMM applied pressure inside Congress and via the media throughout the summer. On September 28, 2021,