Survived + Punished

California pardoned a gay civil rights leader. Activists want clemency for more LGBTQ+ prisoners

Mar 1, 2020 | Media | 0 comments

Sam Levin at The Guardian, excerpt below: The California governor [Gavin Newsom] has launched an initiative to grant clemency to people historically prosecuted for being gay, starting with a posthumous pardon for Bayard Rustin, a celebrated gay civil rights leader....

Oct 14, Oakland: #FreeThemCA Panel of Criminalized Survivors & Letter Writing

Oct 14, 2019 | 0 comments

It’s a historic time for commutations in California: By the end of his term, 283 people were commuted by former Governor Jerry Brown. This is significant compared to 1-2 people commuted per term by past Governors since the 1960s. With California Coalition for Women...

Oct 14, Oakland: #FreeThemCA Panel of Criminalized Survivors & Letter Writing

Sep 24, 2019 | Case & Campaign Updates, Events | 0 comments

Monday, October 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm East Side Arts Alliance, 2277 International Blvd. Oakland, CA 94606 Facebook event It’s a historic time for commutations in California: By the end of his term, 283 people were commuted by former Governor Jerry Brown. This...

Now Available: Clemency & Parole Guides

Jul 29, 2019 | Research & Strategy | 0 comments

NOW AVAILABLE: Clemency & Parole: A Guide by Survived & Punished NY Digital PDF Print PDF Commutation Application Guide by California Coalition for Women Prisoners (CCWP) Download Now Versión en español These guides are specific to New York and California,...

Grassroots groups launch new Queens DA accountability coalition and release demands

Jan 26, 2019 | Case & Campaign Updates, Media | 0 comments

Photo above courtesy of Andrea Bichan/VOCAL-NY Dozens of criminal justice reform advocates took to the steps of the Queens Criminal Court Monday to demand change at the DA’s office. Article by Bill Parry, QNS Dozens of justice reform advocates spent much of...