SAFER PRISONS,
SAFER COMMUNITIES
SAFER COMMUNITIES
We are in the midst of a profound crisis in our nation’s correctional system.
Prisons across the country are dangerously understaffed, overcrowded, and plagued by rapidly deteriorating conditions.
Prisons across the country are dangerously understaffed, overcrowded, and plagued by rapidly deteriorating conditions.
One Voice United (OVU) and FAMM, two leading organizations representing correctional staff (OVU) and incarcerated people and their families (FAMM), have joined together to form the Safer Prisons, Safer Communities campaign.
For too long, our constituencies have been pitted against one another while the safety and wellbeing of our colleagues, friends, and loved ones has suffered. While it may be surprising to some people that we would work together to draw attention to this crisis, we know our fates are intertwined and we have a shared goal of ensuring the health and safety of everyone who works and lives in prison.
EndorseFor too long, our constituencies have been pitted against one another while the safety and wellbeing of our colleagues, friends, and loved ones has suffered. While it may be surprising to some people that we would work together to draw attention to this crisis, we know our fates are intertwined and we have a shared goal of ensuring the health and safety of everyone who works and lives in prison.
SAFER PRISONS SAFER COMMUNITIES
In The News
October 15, 2024
Idaho jails frequently fail inspections. Some say they ‘can’t’ meet minimum standards
The Idaho Statesman reports that a third of the state’s jails failed inspections due in part to issues related to understaffing. However, there have been no consequences for these failed inspections because the state lacks oversight of local jails.
read articleOctober 10, 2024
Prison Staff Shortages’ Toll on Prisoners, Guards and Their Families
The Marshall Project explores the impact of prison staff shortages on incarcerated people, guards and their families.
read articleOctober 10, 2024
Tennessee's corrections chief balks at more oversight: 'I know how to run the prisons'
Andy Potter and Matthew Charles from the Safer Prisons, Safer Communities Campaign testified to the Tennessee Senate Corrections Subcommittee about the crisis in the state’s prisons.
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