FAMM’s focus on ending a one-size-fits-all punishment structure has led to reforms to sentencing and prison policies at the state and federal levels and is paving the way to programs that support rehabilitation for the 94% of all prisoners who will return to our neighborhoods one day.įAMM is a national nonpartisan advocacy organization that promotes fair and effective criminal justice policies that safely reduce incarceration, save taxpayer dollars, and keep families together. Goellner added, “FAMM also wants to thank the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons and Secretary Celeste Trusty for their work in making these commutations happen, which continues the progress that we have seen over the past couple of years.”įor nearly three decades, FAMM has united the voices of affected families, the formerly incarcerated, and a range of stakeholders and advocates to fight for a more fair and effective justice system. In Pennsylvania, FAMM has communicated with elected officials about suggested reforms for the clemency process, which includes commutations and pardons. Expanding clemency is a pillar of FAMM’s Second Chances Agenda, which seeks to create as many mechanisms as possible to give people second chances, reunite families, and reduce mass incarceration. Pennsylvania is one of only seven states to categorically deny parole eligibility for lifers. Kyles, Michael Lyons, Felix B Rosado, and Phoebe L. The following eight people were granted commutation from life sentences last week: Terrell Carter, Ronald J. Wolf has used his clemency power much more than previous administrations, and we hope that with his remaining time in office he will pursue more opportunities to reunite Pennsylvania families and also improve the commutation process.” “This is a wonderful development for them, and we are hopeful to see more people granted this same chance. “Last week eight incarcerated people in Pennsylvania got a chance to reunite with their families, friends, and loved ones,” Goellner said. HARRISBURG – FAMM Pennsylvania State Policy Director Maria Goellner issued the following statement in response to commutations recommended by the Board of Pardons that were signed by Governor Tom Wolf on July 14. Other Interests: literature, popular musicĮmail: (Please enable Javascript in your browser.John FAMM praises Gov.Teaching Interests: 20th-century art, American art, decorative arts, feminism, asian american art, contemporary art.Research Interests: Asian American artists, American art colonies, contemporary art.Mellon Fellowship, Winterthur Museum and Library Fellowships. Essays in Byrdcliffe: An American Arts and Crafts Colony (2003) Carl Eric Lindin, from Sweden to Woodstock (2004). Author, Konrad Cramer: A Retrospective Yasuo Kuniyoshi (1986) Woodstock’s Art Heritage (1987) Yasuo Kuniyoshi’s Women (1993) among other exhibitions. Curator, Dutch Scripture Paintings Konrad Cramer Yasuo Kuniyoshi: Painter/Photographer and Byrdcliffe: An American Arts and Crafts Colony. Paintings exhibited at Artists Space, New York Los Angeles Institute of Contemporary Art Koslow Gallery, Los Angeles Art Gallery of Western Australia. Professor of Art History and Visual CultureĪcademic Program Affiliation(s): American and Indigenous Studies, Art History, Asian Studies, German StudiesĪrea of Specialization: 20th Century Biography:B.A., University of California, Berkeley M.A., Ph.D., Institute of Fine Arts, New York University.
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