Last week, Prime Sponsor, Rep. Darya Farivar testified for the Act for Civic Engagement bill. Several currently incarcerated advocates who formed and support this bill also testified. We received positive response from many on the House State Government & Tribal Relations Committee and look forward to more forward process on this bill. Thank you for your advocacy! Click here to watch the hearing.

Be sure to sign in at least one hour before the hearing.

Reform Our Incarceration System

HB 1125 Judicial Discretion Act -Allow judges greater flexibility in sentencing when the original sentence no longer serves the interests of justice.  January 23 @8:00am in House Committee on Community Safety. Sign in PRO here

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The Judicial Discretion Act (JDA) will reduce racial disparities, reduce the harms of long-term imprisonment, increase public safety, better serve survivors, and use state resources more effectively.

This only takes one minute, but is a powerful way to show legislators that this is a bill that community members care about!

For detailed instructions and ways to support, you can also use this document. Please support the JDA by signing in and sharing with your networks!

Registration is open for Interfaith Advocacy Day in Olympia on Thursday February 20! We have a space limit of 200 this year, so please don’t delay—registration closes February 3rd, or before if filled. The sooner we know you’re coming, FAN staff will be able to arrange legislative meetings for you.

You’ll have a chance to hear plenary and workshop presentations, caucus with people from your district, and meet with your legislators or their aides. We are intending to have an online opportunity in late January to meet others in your legislative district before IFAD to strategize your day in Olympia—more information will be shared with those who register.

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