From The Sentencing Project:
Opportunities for Advocacy
Effective advocacy for federal sentencing, guaranteeing voting rights for per
sons completing felony sentences inside of prison and jail, and youth justice re
form starts in your own community.
Your Senators, Representatives, and their staff care about your perspective, and you can make yourself heard without ever traveling to Washington, DC. You can build meaningful relationships with Members of Congress and their staff by meeting with them virtually or in your state (often referred to as “in-district” advocacy).
The legislative process begins each session of Congress. This means that bills which did not pass in the prior session must be reintroduced and work their way through the legislative process again. The 119th Congress begins in January
2025 and ends in December 2026.
This toolkit includes tips and ideas for virtual and in-district federal advocacy to help you engage with the 119th Congress. It outlines The Sentencing Project’s sentencing, voting rights, and youth justice priorities for this session, offers a
step-by-step guide for meeting with legislative staff, attending a town hall meeting, using social media and the press to advocate for reform, and includes resources to share with elected leaders. We hope this toolkit empowers you to be an active partner in our work to end extreme sentences and create second chances.
Access the complete toolkit here.
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