Sistas in Prison Reform

Advocating for the forgotten people behind bars in VA, those with 10+ yr sentences. Committed to bringing to our loved ones - Jerry & Quadaire - home.

[Nolef Turns Inc. @nolefturnsinc]

Save the dates:

May 16, 2026 - Nolef Turns Inc 10 Year Anniversary Celebration

September 10-12, 2026 - Virginia Justice Conference

#nolefturnsinc #virginia #cjr #history #reentry

[Sistas in Prison Reform @theSIP2021]

If you want change, you have to take action. Come out to learn about our 2026 Legislative Priorities & register for our Lobby Day. #SecondLook #FamiliesAreStrongerTogether

[FAMM Foundation @FAMMFoundation]

Join FAMM, @nolefturnsinc , @theSIP2021 , and @HumanizationPro to support 2026 Second Look VA legislation.
🗓 1/15/26 Virtual Townhall
Register here ➥ https://t.co/3iNnqzGPL2
🗓 1/22/26 Lobby Day
Register here ➥ https://t.co/BYjJvu5E9a

[Sistas in Prison Reform @theSIP2021]

It’s definitely time for our brother #JerryJames to come home!! We are ready to welcome him with open arms.

[Paulettra "FreeJerryJames 2026” @Nu2You2]

I’m feeling so grateful this morning. Finally seeing the fruits of our labor is such a good feeling. @VaHouse @VASenate thank you all for giving thousands the earned sentence credits by keeping the language out of the budget. #JerryJames esp thank you that he can come home sooner

[Sistas in Prison Reform @theSIP2021]

From us to all the mothers in the world. Especially those who have children that may be incarcerated. Being a mother is a thankless job but you deserve to be appreciated today. Have a wonderful day.

[Sistas in Prison Reform @theSIP2021]

Lawmakers have the power. Stand on your business for the people @vahousegop @VAHouseDems @VASenate

[Paulettra "FreeJerryJames 2026” @Nu2You2]

I just want him home! @VaHouse @VASenate if you approve Budget Amendment 164 you remove his chances. He’s worked hard to earn the ESC. Please reject the budget amendment.

[Sistas in Prison Reform @theSIP2021]

A must read: Youngkin gets mixed reviews on final criminal justice reform actions of 2024 session https://t.co/snkxMAsgBb

[Sistas in Prison Reform @theSIP2021]

This is again another amazing win

[Justice Forward VA @JusticeFwdVa]

BIG & BREAKING: A bright spot among a disappointing slew of vetoes: HB102, a bill to increase compensation for court-appointed private attorneys in criminal cases, has been signed into law! Thank you Del. @AtoosaReaser and Sen. @RussetPerry for carrying this critical legislation!

[Justice Forward VA @JusticeFwdVa]

ACTION: Tens of thousands of VA residents will be impacted by the Bureau of Prisons' decision to build a new federal prison in Appalachia. Join our friends @NoNewBOPprison in opposing the prison by submitting comment ahead of the April 15th deadline, here: https://t.co/pP8fEUkTCF

[Sistas in Prison Reform @theSIP2021]

This is a huge huge win!!!

[Shawn Weneta @ShawnWeneta]

Been working to pass independent oversight of @VADOC for over three years now. A couple years ago the bill didn’t make it out of its first subcommittee hearing. This year it was unanimous in both chambers and just got signed by the Governor.

Biggest win of my career!

[Paulettra "FreeJerryJames 2026” @Nu2You2]

This is such news! I am praying that @GovernorVA will agree & sign too. #JerryJames is ready to work & be home.

[Sistas in Prison Reform @theSIP2021]

And we are proud of you dear friend! Been a whole soldier during this fight!

[Shawn Weneta @ShawnWeneta]

Proud of this one…3 years in the making.

@HopeforVirginia @SenDaveMarsden

#valeg

[Shawn Weneta @ShawnWeneta]

Lowering the cost of prison phone calls helps families and society https://t.co/OHiC6i37PW via @MercuryVirginia

[FAMM Foundation @FAMMFoundation]

🔴 PRESS RELEASE:
FAMM and ACLU of Virginia Release Joint Statement of Passage of Independent Prison Oversight

READ: https://t.co/AbxnYYrGct

[Shawn Weneta @ShawnWeneta]

Let’s actually examine the facts about earned sentence credits!

@HumanizationPro @FAMMFoundation @ACLUVA @theSIP2021 @nolefturnsinc @NAACPVirginia @NewVAMajority @SAARAofVA @vainterfaith

https://t.co/HyecoF8NTs…

[Sistas in Prison Reform @theSIP2021]

Senator Locke challenges those speaking against raising min wage to try living off $12/wk and see how that goes. FACTS! @ssurovell said it’s not raising it’s making it competitive. Why should people have to work in other states bc their own state doesn’t pay enough to live????

[Sistas in Prison Reform @theSIP2021]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[ACLU of Virginia @ACLUVA]

🎉 AMAZING: HB555 and SB456 both passed their respective chambers with remarkable BIPARTISAN SUPPORT.

HB555 with a 98-0 vote AND SB456 with a 37-2 vote.

Our lawmakers agree: Virginia's largest government agency needs independent oversight!

[Sistas in Prison Reform @theSIP2021]

She’s a victim too & she matters. Not all victims believe prison means finality. It’s time to listen to dual victims too. We matter & we believe in redemption. We believe in our loved ones who are rehabilitated. Second Look is for them and others like them. Stop dismissing US

[Sistas in Prison Reform @theSIP2021]

It’s vile to prey on victims who remain in their pain for political gain & to push fake fear ab #Secondlook all while removing funds that would provide support services & resources that aid in healing. Who does that ? Oh @GovernorVA . The AG hasn’t said a word ab that though.

[Shawn Weneta @ShawnWeneta]

Wanna talk about standing up for victims of crime?

Then put your $$$ where your mouth is. I don’t see @JasonMiyaresVA fighting to fund victims services that @GovernorVA left out of his budget.

Perhaps he’ll stop using victims as political props and actually stand up for them to get the services they need.

Or not.

https://t.co/u6ReBt7PF8

[Sistas in Prison Reform @theSIP2021]

Second Look reported out and heading to appropriations…#upwardonward #noweaponformed #graceredemption #winning

[Justice Forward VA @JusticeFwdVa]

Second Look is up in Senate Courts of Justice at 7:30AM Monday.

@theSIP2021 @nolefturnsinc and others leading the charge are calling for all hands on deck tomorrow! Submit virtual or written testimony in the thirty minute window ahead of the hearing:

https://t.co/r2USRiBvdm