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Protecting the Human and Constitutional Rights of Those Impacted by the Prison System

Images shown here may portray prisoners, former prisoners and the friends, supporters and family of those whose lives have been affected by the penitentiary and parole systems.

Fair Chance Project

We are loved ones of long-term lifers, concerned community members, and Liberated Lifers intent on carrying out the fight to free thousands who have spent far too many years behind bars long after they accepted full responsibility for their crimes, long after they have been fully rehabilitated, long after they fulfilled all requirements to became eligible for parole.

Staff, volunteers, visitors and guests meet to discuss issues and actions.

Photo from a meeting about Lifers To Be Free. People affected by California parole practices.

Mission Statement

We are committed to building a future for all California residents beyond prisons. Our goal is to transform unjust sentencing laws and Parole policies while protecting the Human and Constitutional rights of those impacted by the prison system.

Short-term Goals

• That prisoners be released by the power of the BPH upon fulfilling all reasonable criteria for eligibility.

• To challenge the governor's power over parole suitability such that it is confined to only the most egregious cases.

Organizing Goals

  • Work for legislative change to allow for periodic review of extreme sentences.
  • The end of juvenile LWOP
  • Educate and support people in prison and their families on how to navigate the system from court, visitation, conditions of confinement, appeals, Parole and homecoming.
  • Liberated Lifers Giving Back
  • That lifers be allowed both character witnesses and family members to be present and able to testify at parole hearings consistent with rules which apply to victims and victims' rights advocates.
  • Provide workshops concerned with preparation for the Parole Board, preparing Writs and developing the insight necessary to be fully rehabilitated.

Fair Chance Project is an activity of the FACTS Education Fund, a California 501(c)3 non-profit organization and of The Youth Justice Coalition
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