Georgia’s Survivor Justice Act freed its first person after 23 years. Over 100 women in Georgia prisons may be eligible. Here’s what reporters need to know.
Georgia’s Survivor Justice Act (HB 582) could reduce sentences for over 100 incarcerated women. First resentencing freed Nicole Boynton after 23 years. Implementation requires legislative action.
Georgia spends $1.48 billion on prisons and $172,000 on vocational education. The DOJ found people ‘leave prison worse than when they came in.’ Here’s how to use this research to demand change.
Georgia spends $1.48B on prisons but $172,000 on vocational education. Federal investigators say people ‘leave prison worse than when they came in.’ The true recidivism rate is double what the state reports.
Georgia spends $1.48B on prisons but just $172,000 on vocational education. The DOJ found people “leave prison worse than when they came in.” The true recidivism rate approaches 50%.
Georgia holds people in solitary for years in conditions a federal judge called ‘flagrantly’ abusive. This advocacy toolkit arms you with the evidence to fight back.
DNA evidence proves 11.6% to 15% of sexual assault convictions are wrongful. This advocacy toolkit provides talking points, key statistics, and strategies for reform.
Research estimates 11.6%–15% of rape convictions are wrongful. Black prisoners face 3.5x the risk. Georgia’s Chief Justice calls the post-conviction system “broken.”
