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5NEWS Breaking the cycle of recidivism is essential for criminal justice reform and this is how the #FirstStepAct is making a difference! Check out Prison Fellowship's article to find out more about the act and its positive impact: bit.ly/3urcAQM

The #FirstStepAct is the most significant federal criminal justice reform bill in years. Tonight, we're joining Puck and many others to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the landmark bill.

The #FirstStepAct is an example of how lawmakers and stakeholders from across the political spectrum can come together to pass meaningful criminal justice reforms that impact thousands of individuals and families, says AV President & CEO Kelli Rhee in opening remarks.

Kevin Ring About 30,000 people were able to leave prison early because of the #FirstStepAct. Kevin Ring acknowledges the attendees and the families of those who benefited from the landmark bill. "Thank you for being here. Thank you for demonstrating what #secondchances look like."

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries discussed how bipartisanship was key for the success of the #FirstStepAct. He acknowledged the role of Doug Collins, and shared his appreciation for his willingness to work across the aisle.

So great to see my good friend Alice Marie Johnson again... always an inspiration!

Five years ago, #cut50 FAMM Foundation & others began a bold mission to pass the #FirstStepAct, leading to 30K freed from federal prison, 88% never returning. Tonight, we celebrate this win in DC, a testament to our unwavering commitment and collective strength! 🎉🌟🔗

It was so great to be in DC tonight to celebrate the 5 year anniversary of the bipartisan First Step Act. Tens of thousands of people have benefited from this commonsense criminal justice reform. Today, five years later, we need to revive the bipartisan criminal justice reform

Tonight Kevin Ring got the band back together. And it was the biggest party of the year. The #FirstStepAct is 5 yrs old, and it made America fairer and safer. I’m so proud and grateful to Arnold Ventures and Puck!

On every platform I am given, I proudly share our story of advocacy through the #FirstStepAct, a movement that has liberated 30,000 people! This is more than a law; it's a new chapter of freedom and possibility. #fridaymorning

🎞️NEW REVIEW Penn State Libraries: "Much is made of the political divide in America. The First Step is a story of how, with grit and passion, bipartisanship is still possible when gridlock seems the norm." emro.libraries.psu.edu/record/index.p… 🎒Order for your school @GoodDocs: gooddocs.net/products/the-f…

🎉 PA #ProbationReform bill just passed the Senate + is awaiting the governor’s signature to become law! Thank you for championing #SB838 📷Senator Lisa Baker Senator Camera Bartolotta Anthony Hardy Williams Jordan A. Harris Sheryl M. Delozier We look forward to a fairer system for all.

"Captures something rare in documentaries" - LAT Entertainment "Tactful...compelling...human" - The New York Times "Wide-ranging and thoughtful" - The Guardian WATCH the award-winning new film THE FIRST STEP. Now available to stream on Prime Video Apple TV VuduFans. firststepfilm.com/watch

People justice impacted aren't "returning citizens", "ex offenders" etc... they are simply PEOPLE! Mothers. Fathers. Daughters. Sons. This is why I'm launching @decodedstorylab - to produce "Stories Redefined." #SCOTUS #fridaymorning

"At that point [around the 2016 election] having a conversation across division felt either impossible or profound." -Lance Kramer (The First Step) speaks to showing the attempt to have these conversations in The First Step.

Lance Kramer (Lance Kramer) of The First Step speaks to two realities: What Executives decide people want to see, versus what people know they want to see for themselves. "People are being severely underserved."

Today someone reminded me that I'm featured in a photo on exhibit at the African American Museum! Sometimes we can get so caught up in the MOVEMENT... that we miss the MOMENT. 🥂 the moments in your life! #BlackHistoryMonth2024

For a couple of years during COVID, all you heard was doom & gloom about crime and justice reform. In 2023, crime was down and bipartisan reforms were passing across the country. In today's Hill, I argue that criminal justice is getting its groove back. thehill.com/opinion/crimin…

Excited for our friends Convergence on the launch of their new book: FROM CONFLICT TO CONVERGENCE. This is an essential book for our times, with meaningful real-world stories and lessons on how to constructively solve seemingly intractable conflict. Order your copy today! 📚

“We are counting on the fact that the more of these stories that can be told, the more will change. The people who are most impacted by the system should be the ones telling these stories.” - Yukari Iwatani Kane Prison Journalism Project The Atlantic