Interfaith Action for Human Rights

Representing people of faith in the DMV. Ending policies + practices that promote torture. Countering bigotry directed at vulnerable populations.

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Join us for our 4th Annual Human Rights at the Prison Door event on October 27th, 2022. RSVP Here:
https://t.co/zHVRByab6M

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We are honored to host an event on Thursday, October 26th, celebrating our Executive Directors’ 20th Ordination Anniversary! You can register for this free event ((and also donate to this awesome organization!) at https://t.co/xXD0iwvNm6). Please join us! #justice

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Embark on a chilling journey into the heart of horror on Friday the 13th October & join @UnlockTheBoxNow for an unforgettable live streaming event: BOXED IN.

Pledge your time to tune in, and learn about the harrowing reality of #solitaryconfinement https://t.co/wDDKG9mbrm

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This Friday, October 13, 2023, our partners @unlocktheboxnow will take a look at true horror occurring in the United States. Sign up for access to their exclusive 24-hour stream via the link https://t.co/2dAxLAkv82 #solitaryconfinementreform #endsolitaryconfinement

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Survivor Story Sunday: We will share the stories and highlight the voices of current prisoners and survivors of solitary confinement. We thank those survivors who have #solitaryconfinementreform #justice #criminaljustice #criminaljusticereform #survivorstory #solitarysurvivor

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Check out our survivors stories full post on Instagram! @iahr_dmv #survivors #Survivor #survivorstory

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Myth Monday: Many believe that solitary confinement is used only for violent offenders. However, disruptive behavior such as talking back, being out of place, and other minor infractions often place incarcerated people in solitary confinement. #change #justice #myth #mythmonday

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Survivor Story Sunday: We will share the stories and highlight the voices of current prisoners and survivors of solitary confinement. #solitaryconfinement #solitaryconfinementreform #justice #criminaljustice #criminaljusticereform #survivor #survivorstory #solitarysurvivor

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Learn more about the Committee and its suggestions at https://t.co/DmeQXzE19Q and search solitary confinement. #endsolitaryconfinement #justice #change #criminaljusticereform

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Fact Friday: The use of solitary confinement does not decrease instances of violence. The effects of torturous isolation and deprivation that incarcerated individuals face in solitary confinement can increase prison violence.End Solitary NOW.#criminaljusticereform @verainstitute

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Many prison officials will claim that while solitary is not luxury or comfortable, it is not torture. That is a MYTH. They are subjected to isolation, sleep deprivation, denied medical and mental health services, and are disregarded as human beings. #solitaryconfinementreform

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The use of solitary confinement does not make our communities, jails, or prisons safer. Find out more here: https://t.co/GzM3FACQCB #Justice #solitaryconfinement #criminaljusticereform

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Find out more about how we are helping those incarcerated in the DMV area at the link in our bio!

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Prison and the torturous practices that occur within is a chronic illness we inflict upon our citizens. Read more about the effects of solitary confinement in the link below. https://t.co/kTreKswC8N

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Five facts about solitary confinement that are typically misrepresented in U.S. media and stories. #solitary #solitaryconfinement #solitarywatch #criminaljusticereform #criminaljusticesystem #justice #reform

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Our team at IAHR want to wish everyone a happy Juneteenth! We hope you all enjoyed you June 19ths!

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TAKE ACTION: Urge Congress to end the ban on federal food assistance for people with drug convictions and pass the RESTORE Act: https://t.co/f2pQA7x6ap

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The Nelson Mandela Rules are the international standard regarding torture and the regulation of punitive practices. The U.S.’s current use of solitary confinement is in violation of the Nelson Mandela Rules. Check out more about these violations here: https://t.co/Sjwo5IeqIn

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Check out the @verainstitute to learn more facts about solitary confinement.

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HEY! Check out a partner of ours, Assisting Families of Inmates. AFOI supports underserved families of the incarcerated by providing many meaningful services, such as assistance with visitation, children’s programs, and much more. Check them out here. https://t.co/gwwhd2qjMz

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The Nation has written more on HB385, the Maryland Mandela Act, and why it was denied by MD legislators. Learn more here. https://t.co/kAJghQESXp