Forgotten Majority

Advocating for the just and humane treatment of those who are incarcerated.

Month: February 2018

  • STEP UP AND STEP OUT TO RETAIN WEEKLY PRISON VISITATION

    GO TO THE PETITION SITE NOW TO READ, SIGN AND POST TO YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA!! https://www.change.org/p/governor-rick-scott-stop-fdoc-from-taking-our-family-visitation-time-away Addressed to Governor Rick Scott – Created by Jewie Tryon. In this March 8, 2016, photo, Florida Department of Corrections Secretary Julie Jones visits with Wakulla Correctional Institution inmates. Citing staff shortages and safety issues, the agency has announced […]

  • JUDICIAL DISCRETION IN THE DIRECT FILING OF JUVENILE OFFENDERS

    PENSACOLA CITY COUNCIL PASSES REFORMATION IN THE DIRECT FILING OF JUVENILES Jim Little, jwlittle@pnj.com    Contributor:  Kevin Robinson Published 8:52 p.m. CT Feb. 8, 2018   More than 30 people were at the Pensacola City Council meeting Thursday to show their support for a resolution to oppose prosecuting children as adults.  The City Council voted 6-1 to […]