From New Castle prison to Gallery Forty-Two
“Vern, can you imagine, man, us sitting and talking in F Dorm about the art show we’re going to have in downtown Indy at some point?”
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REFORM Alliance listening session
Share your story, help influence policy, improve supervision practices, and build a better system for all.
PSL Indianapolis joins REFORM Alliance to transform “justice” system
This is a step in our broader effort to abolish the racist, capitalist mass incarceration system.
Watch: Press conference with Vernon T. Bateman
Watch as Mr. Bateman, family, and supporters detail the injustices that prevent Vernon from living as a human being.
Art and people power: Freeing Vernon T. Bateman
Bateman’s lawyers, friends, and supporters detail the connections between art and his coming exoneration.
Reactionary violence is colonial violence: Shaka on Losing his Son, Jela
In this political and autobiographical piece, Shaka reflects on the loss of his son, Jela Simba Shakur.
Juneteenth with Shaka A. Shakur: How to continue the fight
Kick of Juneteenth weekend commemorating and continuing the fight for Black/New Afrikan liberation in the U.S.
FOCUS Re-Entry: Weekly circle
Every Sunday at 2 pm, check out FOCUS’ Re-Entry Circle for support, solidarity, and community!
Bring them home: Free the Pendleton 2!
We’re organizing vans to support the The Pendleton 2 Defense Committee as they bring the fight to Anderson.
Attacked by cops in 2024, Jada Trainor waits for day in court
In an exclusive interview, Jada and Jonathan Trainor explain the prosecution’s delay and why the two remain dedicated to revealing the truth.
Cold storage: Super-maximum-security confinement in Indiana (pt. 2)
The second half of the report addressing the legal, moral, and ethical issues involved with the increasing number of super-maximum-security prisons.
Cold storage: Super-maximum-security confinement in Indiana (pt. 1)
The first half of the report addressing the legal, moral, and ethical issues involved with the increasing number of super-maximum-security prisons.