We are fighting for freedom!

As time wears on, people who were sentenced to Death By Incarceration and other long sentences in the 70s, 80s, and 90s are getting older inside prisons. Their bodies are wearing out. They’ve become fundamentally different people than they were at the time of their arrest. Often, they use their skills as talented mentors, teachers, and peer educators to make a difference in the lives of younger incarcerated people and improve the world around them. We know that the punishment-driven system that keeps them incarcerated is oppressive,  inhumane, and unjust. And equally, we know our communities will be stronger with these elders and mentors home.

As part of the fight to free our elders, Let’s Get Free and CADBI (Coalition to Abolish Death By Incarceration) are sending monthly postcards to PA state legislators and DAs. The postcards highlight the stories of incarcerated women elders and urge politicians to support bills in the PA General Assembly (SB 835 and HB 2347) that would make incarcerated people over age 55 and those with serious medical conditions eligible for parole.

Legislation we are pushing for:

SB 835, currently in the Senate Judiciary Committee, and HB 2347 would make incarcerated people over age 55 and those with serious medical conditions eligible for parole.

Endorsing means that you or your organization support the movement to release aging people from prison and all legislation being put forth for the effort to end life without parole in Pennsylvania. You do not need to be from PA to endorse. By signing you consent to Let's Get Free listing your name or organization on our website and in letters to public officials.