Kelly Savage-Rodriguez

After surviving Life without the Possibility of Parole. I am a survivor who continues to advocate with CCWP and Human Rights Watch. Just my opinions!

[National LWOP Leadership Council @BeyondLWOP]

SB 672 PAUSED UNTIL 2026, BUT ADVOCATES SAY THE FIGHT FOR YOUTH SENTENCING REFORM IS FAR FROM OVER!

https://t.co/FtM9gbLbeS

[Kelly Savage-Rodriguez @kellysav3]

1. Ms. Sonja Spencer’s testimony in support of SB 672 (The Youth Rehabilitation & Opportunity Act) offered a powerful reminder that rehabilitation is not only possible. it is necessary for justice that heals. Thank you, Ms. Spencer, for your unwavering bravery and belief people.

[Kelly Savage-Rodriguez @kellysav3]

Proud to see all the ways he continues to support and educate others. Was proud to stand behind him. Your all lucky to have him indeed

[Ella Baker Center @ellabakercenter]

Meet Kanoa Harris-Pendang, one of our 2025 Inside Fellows!

A proud LGBTQIA+ advocate, Certified Drug & Alcohol Counselor, and Managing Editor of The Paper Trail, Kanoa brings heart to everything he does. Let’s welcome him as he helps shape policy from the inside ✊🏾

[Bryan Widenhouse @Bryanwidenhouse]

Stories of redemption, forgiveness, and restoration like this one are truly inspiring. Sadly, our system is designed more toward preventing these outcomes than to promote them.

[FAMM Foundation @FAMMFoundation]

What are Second Look laws? 🧐 Join us April 30, 2025, 1-2 PM ET for FAMM's Policy Briefing to learn more!

Experts discuss how these laws work & who they help.
Don’t miss it! RSVP Below

[Thaisan Nguon @NguonThaisan]

Thank you @SenSusanRubio for exercising a fair & balanced approach to SB 672. This bill provides an opportunity for emerging adults who have served atleast 25 yrs, to go before the Board of Parole Hearings & take responsibility for the harm they have caused.
#BeyondLWOP

[Kelly Savage-Rodriguez @kellysav3]

Thank you @SenSusanRubio for exercising a fair & balanced approach to SB 672. This bill provides an opportunity for emerging adults who have served 25 yrs, to go before the Board of Parole Hearings & take responsibility for the harm caused. #BeyondLWOP https://t.co/DdqO8PtOpR

[Kelly Savage-Rodriguez @kellysav3]

I am so glad there is opportunity for a second look for individuals. Hope you follow along with me.

[Center for Community Alternatives @CCA_NY]

"The Marvin Mayfield Act, the Earned Time Act and the Second Look Act aren’t just about getting our loved ones home — they’re about making sure that when they do, they return safe and whole." https://t.co/fmno9ha4WT

[Kelly Savage-Rodriguez @kellysav3]

Come Join us and learn how we are educating the community and giving back

[Allen Burnett @AllenBurnett20]

Members of the National Life Without Parole Leadership Council are (like me) people who survived a sentence to die in prison & are now working to end the sentence for all. We're accepting applications for new members! Learn more here & consider applying: https://t.co/y3yQMYdk0x

[Kelly Savage-Rodriguez @kellysav3]

Members of the National Life Without Parole Leadership Council are (like me) people who survived a sentence to die in prison & are now working to end the sentence for all. We're accepting applications for new members! consider applying: https://t.co/fN0NMPv6Xe
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[CCWP @c_c_w_p]

“I just need somebody to see that after everything I’ve been through, I deserve to be protected,” said Roberta Bell, a lead plaintiff in the class-action lawsuit against the BOP.

https://t.co/J6AWoMqA0L

[Michele Scott @MicheleInvictus]

It's time to talk about Life Without the Possibility of Parole.

[Joseph Bell Jr. @JBfree2020]

Life without parole sentences ignore the power of rehabilitation. It's time to shift our focus from punishment to growth. Let's give people a second chance. #JusticeReform #RehabilitationOverPunishment https://t.co/p69YpPMTpF

[Kelly Savage-Rodriguez @kellysav3]

I would also say they are denied dignity. Denied human compassion.

[Unlock The Box Campaign @UnlockTheBoxNow]

True or false? Answer in thread ⬇️

Day 13: Incarcerated youth are denied essential tools for learning and growth when placed in solitary confinement, making it harder for them to re-enter society.

How can we expect our future generation to succeed when they are denied their basic needs? This is torture to the body, mind and soul. We must advocate for alternatives that focus on their development and well-being, as confinement devastates mental health.

Are you ready to help us end this practice? Visit our website now to learn more about what you can do in your community to help us end this disgusting practice: https://t.co/kXm9wMzNrq ✊

#30DaysofEducation #Youth #SolitaryConfinement #Confinement #HumanRights @hrw @stopsolitary

[Kelly Savage-Rodriguez @kellysav3]

Serving Life Without Parole can be a soul crushing daily event. I'm intimately familiar with this. Women & Men in our country who endure this sense of hopelessness while striving to be their best selves.
https://t.co/AYTVtGzlLQ (https://t.co/AYTVtGzlLQ)
#BeyondLWOP and back

[Kelly Savage-Rodriguez @kellysav3]

A chance to show a person growth and change is just the first step to seeing people in prison as human.

[Allen Burnett @AllenBurnett20]

Nevada, it’s time to join the states that believe in redemption. ‘Second look’ laws can help reduce our prison population and give hope to those who have changed. #BeyondLWOP https://t.co/usVYeIFI1I

[Kelly Savage-Rodriguez @kellysav3]

@theCFSY So sad I am thankful to see all the ways he thrived in freedom.

[Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth @theCFSY]

We honor the memory of John Czere, one of our beloved members of the Incarcerated Children’s Advocacy Network (ICAN) who suddenly passed away last week. Fondly referred to as ‘Papa Bear’ by some in our community, John was sentenced to life without parole as a child in Louisiana.

[National LWOP Leadership Council @BeyondLWOP]

We are sad to hear the passing of one of our Speaker's Bureau members, John Czere, who passed away last week. John was an amazing man who loved to talk and share his stories. He was a juvenile LWOP from Louisiana but relocated to Florida. He will truly be missed by his community.

[JustUS Coordinating Council @JustUSCouncil]

WATCH NOW: Join the JCC Speaker Series, "Leveraging Federal Opportunities - Examining the Impact of Family Resources and Child Support on Economic Mobility!"

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