Colette Santa’s hearing brought out two supporters and 10 in opposition who testified about her performance on the board in the past five years
Governor’s Council Weighs Controversial Parole Board Renomination
INNOVATIVE REENTRY: THE FOCUS OF THOMAS KOONCE’S PAROLE HEARING
“Today I am in support of a brother and friend who has been the most influential person in my life.”
AFTER NEARLY 10-HR HEARING, GOV COUNCIL SIGNALS KOONCE WORTHY OF COMMUTATION
“Of particular significance is that his rehabilitative efforts were done while he believed he was going to spend the rest of his life in prison.”
MASS SPECIAL COMMISSION ON STRUCTURAL RACISM IN PAROLE ISSUES REPORT
“People of color are more likely to serve longer sentences, even after accounting for criminal history, demographics, initial charge severity, court jurisdiction, and neighborhood characteristics.”
THE MASSACHUSETTS PAROLE BOARD HAS A TRANSPARENCY PROBLEM
From secret hiring practices to a revolving door of political appointees, the Mass Parole Board is a “black hole,” and “lives are at risk.”
MA CORRECTIONS OFFICERS’ ANTI-VAXX LAWSUIT FAILS
“The plaintiffs ignore the harm that their requested injunction would cause incarcerated people.”
DAY-LONG HEARING ON CORRECTIONS SEES PLEAS FOR FREE CALLS AND AN END TO LIFE W/OUT PAROLE
150-plus Advocates testify about “broken” Mass criminal legal system
RADICAL RE-ENTRY: INNER CITY WEIGHTLIFTING
Creating community and value for people who society has otherwise denied the opportunity
UNPREPARED NOMINEE ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF DYSFUNCTIONAL MASS PAROLE BOARD
This is who your governor thinks should make these critical decisions
HIRED TO HELP END LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE, SHOWING WHY SECOND CHANCES ARE NEEDED
“It’s important to have someone as a community organizer who has been affected by incarceration.”
