Tuesday, September 21, 2010
RAISING AWARENESS OF WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS AND THE NEED FOR JUSTICE REFORM
WHAT: MARCH FOR FREEDOM OF WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS 2010 --
On Oct 2 2010, demonstrators are gathering in locations across America to raise awareness of wrongful convictions, spotlight the need for criminal justice reform, and support for a death penalty moratorium.
National Event Information:
http://freedommarchusa.org/ EVENTS: Demonstrations / events will take place at these locations:
1. Phoenix, AZ -- Coordinator: Camille Tilley -
justice4courtney@mac.com 2. Los Angeles, CA - Coordinator: Gloria Killian -
acwip@yahoo.com 2. Boise, ID - Coordinator: Gary Adams. Boise, ID †-
garyadams@getmpi.com /†
gla1949@hotmail.com 3. Lansing, MI - Coordinator: Ursula Armijo at
ubarmijo@comcast.net 4. Poughkeepsie, NY - Coordinator: Patricia Borden
pmborden@gmail.com.
5. Pittsburgh, PA – Coordinator: MaryAnn Lubas --
mlubas2@yahoo.com If there is no event in your area, you can support this cause by:
Spreading the word about wrongful convictions and the need for criminal justice reform to your circle of friends, co-workers and acquaintances. You can also send an email, letter or calling your elected representatives to say that you are concerned about wrongful convictions and our justice system.
WHO: Demonstrations organized by grassroots volunteers representing these organizations:
Freedom March USA, Marching for Awareness of Wrongful Convictions -
http://freedommarchusa.org/ CONTACT:
For information on a specific event, contact the coordinator listed above.
In Texas, the following organizations and individuals support this cause and serve as an information resource on wrongful convictions and the need for criminal justice reform:
Information on Oct 2 Events & Criminal Justice Reform:
National Coalition for Criminal Justice Reform - http://www.reformingjustice.com/
Texas chapter:
Lucy Frost
justicereform@gmail.com
512-844-2520
Americas Wrongfully Convicted - http://www.americaswrongfullyconvicted.com/
Roger McClendon
America's Wrongfully Convicted
roger@americaswrongfullyconvicted.com
832-630-1306
Information Resource on Criminal Justice Reform:
Dr. LeRoy Gillam, president Southeastern Christian Association (SECA) 832-228-3207
In The Interest of Justice (ITIJ) http://www.itij.org/ Pastor Rod Carver
Supporters of Hannah Overton
www.freehannah.com
Terri Been, Kids Against The Death Penalty
http://www.freewebs.com/kadp
Kristin Houle Exec Director
Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (TCADP)
www.tcadp.org/
Jeff Blackburn or Cory Session
Innocence Project Of Texas
http://ipoftexas.org/
Lily Hughes, Campaign To End The Death Penalty
http://www.nodeathpenalty.org/content/index.php