FEDERAL PRISON POLICY PROJECT - PRWeb Press Release Account Feed http://www.rsspad.com/rss2a/103995.xml FEDERAL PRISON POLICY PROJECT - Press Releases en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Family Members and Friends of People Incarcerated March on Washington, DC: August 13th, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Lafayette Park http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb270065.htm Family members and friends of people incarcerated from all over the country will travel to Washington, DC and join together on Saturday, August 13th, from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM at Lafayette Park (north side of the White House) to be heard regarding the need to focus on responsible justice that is no longer merely ‘tough on crime’ but also ‘smart on crime’ at the same time. (PRWeb Aug 8, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb270065.htm The Need for College Programs in Federal Prisons By LouAnn Blacketer, PhD Analyst for The Federal Prison Policy Project http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb261257.htm With the education courses being eliminated and there being no rehabilitation associated with federal prison, Federal Prison Policy Project believes the need for college programs to be essential in preparing prisoners for re-entry into our communities. This article reflects our beliefs and is authored by Federal Prison Policy Project's Analyst who is also a college professor. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb261257.htm The Truth About Morality http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb257431.htm Recently, columnist Cal Thomas bemoaned the Michael Jackson verdict. He views the case as a reflection of society and our unwillingness to establish which behaviors are acceptable and which are not. “Nothing is wrong any longer,” he says, “because nothing is right. Federal Prison Policy Project has different views. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb257431.htm Million Family Members and Friends of Incarcerated People March on Washington, DC http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb238687.htm Family Members and Friends of Incarcerated People, an organization based in Montgomery, Alabama is calling for individuals and organizations to travel from their respective communities. Come to Washington, DC on Saturday, August 13th, in record numbers! (PRWeb May 11, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb238687.htm Caught in the Whirlwind - The Saga Continues http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/10/prweb171169.htm On September 25, 2004, an article entitled “Caught in the Whirlwind” was published regarding over 1,200 men who were evacuated from Federal Prison Camps at Eglin AFB and Pensacola Florida to prisons in Mississippi and South Carolina on September 13, 2004. These facilities are not yet equipped for inmate occupation. There exists no kitchen, administration, computer, telephone or medical facilities. The site (in Yazoo) still has construction workers on site. One month later, the saga continues. (PRWeb Oct 25, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/10/prweb171169.htm Federal Prisoners Caught In The Whirlwind http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/09/prweb161256.htm Hurricane Ivan caught the Bureau of Prisons off-guard and federal prisoners evacuated to unfinished prisons. (PRWeb Sep 28, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/09/prweb161256.htm The Two Million Signature Campaign http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/08/prweb146372.htm The support of H.R. 4752 (the Literacy, Education, and Rehabilitation Act) in Congress, introduced by Representative Bobby Scott (D-Virginia 3rd). This bill would amend title 18, United States Code, to award credit toward the service of a sentence to prisoners who participate in designated educational, vocational, treatment, assigned work, or other developmental programs, and for other purposes. (PRWeb Aug 4, 2004)

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