A CJPC Task Force dedicated to eliminating all life sentences in Massachusetts by advocating parole review for all. |
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Read our message, join our organization and advocate for this important improvement to our penal code.
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Our review of the laws creating "Lifers", the court holdings interpreting these laws, and also a brief on the
2017 felony murder decision.
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In August of 2021, Mass Inc., a polling firm, conducted a poll of some 990 residents of Massachusetts regarding their views of life sentences. After reflecting on the consequences, a majority of 50%-39% favored abolishing life without parole sentences in Massachusetts.
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Contact your state legislators, organize presentations before civic or religious groups, and more.
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LWOP in Recent News Proposed Legislation to eliminate or modify the laws so that parole becomes a possibility for all those incarcerated. Lifers' Stories told in their own words Who We Are Profiles of the PRFA committee members Resources in print, online and other media Supporting Statements by community leaders expressing opposition to all natural life sentences. |
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