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YOUR ACTIONS MAKE A DIFFERENCE

From multiple faith perspectives and from a diversity of belief and tradition, we call on elected and appointed officials from the State of Florida to stop the move towards the privatization of its public correctional facilities. Sign the petition here >>

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Sign the Anti-Shackling Petition Thirty-eight states allow the shackling of incarcerated women during childbirth. Obstetricians recognize that women in labor need to be able to freely move and assume various positions during birthing. Restraining or shackling renders a mother and her child more vulnerable to complications. During the final stages of labor, physicians must be able to act quickly in order to avoid potentially life-threatening emergencies for both baby and mother. Shackles add an unacceptable and unnecessary threat to the survival of the child and mother. The vast majority of women are nonviolent offenders and the physical and mental burdens of childbirth mean that women present almost no security or flight risk at that time. In fact, since similar legislation passed in other states starting over a decade ago, there have been absolutely no instances of violence or flight. Help us stop this dehumanizing practice. Sign the petition here >>

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Volunteer

Grassroots Leadership needs YOU!

Are you a rabble rouser, student activist, or passionate about justice? We could use your help on everything from conducting research, to visiting incarcerated women, to writing letters, to organizing protests, to stuffing envelopes. Please contact Donna Red Wing, she'll help you find a job that fits you.

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Grassroots Leadership is a non-profit, non-partisan 501(c)(3) organization based in Charlotte, North Carolina. We are able to organize, and fight for justice because of support from individuals and foundations. Donate now >>