LINK Time For Justice: Second Chances in Illinois
A discussion was held on FAMM’s new report on the use of extreme sentencing in Illinois. Illinois’ policies have led to a stark increase in the number of people serving extreme sentences in the last 50 years. Policy experts and advocates explained how Illinois ended up with thousands of low-risk, high-cost elderly people in its state prisons and how second chances can turn the tide and increase public safety.
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Moderator:
Dr. Shaneva D. McReynolds, Consultant & Advocate – FAMM
Panelists:
• Renaldo Hudson, Education Director – Illinois Prison Project
• Kevin Blumenberg, Lead Organizer – Parole Illinois
• Garien Gatewood, Director – Illinois Justice Project
• Lindsey Hammond, Policy Director – Restore Justice Illinois
Recorded Wednesday, May 18, 2022