Secont Chance Act ~ Federal Parole & Good Time Allowances Legislation.

[FedCURE.org]

20 June 2008
Washington, D.C.

Dear All:

FedCURE has supported legislation and the Union in all matters pertaining to safe working conditions for bureau employees while on duty in the institutions. FedCURE was one of the major support organizations behind the Second Chance Act (P.L. 110-199) . FedCURE champions legislation to establish a hybrid system of parole and good time allowances. They are now two separate bills. The so-called "parole" bill has a new name and is sitting in House Legislative Counsel's office and we are waiting for its return. FedCURE will post the new name when it gets back. The "Federal Inmate Work Incentive Relief Act of 2008" (FIWIRA) a good time bill, is back from House Legislative Counsel's office and is waiting for an advisory panel's review (FedCURE has already written and reviewed it). Both of these bills will be introduced sometime this summer at an appropriate time.

FedCURE has been invited by the United States Sentencing Commission to attend its Symposium on Alternatives to Incarceration in Washington, DC., 14-15 July 2008, at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capital Hill. We have asked to serve on three panels: Practical Approaches to Supervision , Alternative-Sentencing: Rehabilitative and Punitive Models and Evidence Based Research and Focus on Re-entry. The symposium is not open to the public and the heavy hitters are on the panels.

In our view, one that we hope you would agree, there is only one alternative to incarceration; and that is to release non violent offenders on parole and or provide good time allowances for good conduct as incentive to gain an earlier release.

The USSC Symposium on Alternatives to Incarceration is movement in this direction. We would like your support also.

Best Regards:

Mark A. Varca, J.D., CIO, Executive Director,
FedCURE


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[Crosstimbers Okie]

It's long overdue.

[gray2]

that should make Officers jobs a bit easier, gives an Inmate something to work for, It works on County level

[BikerRN]

Although I'm somewhat "Draconian" in my views on crime and punishment, I'd support this because it can be used as a good "management" tool.

Biker

[Area51]

Outstanding management tool. Gives them something to work for, and us something to hold over their heads...

Win - Win...