FAMM — The Family Cost of One-Size-Fits-All Sentences
✍️ Written by Erik Beller
Erik shares the personal toll of Kentucky's habitual offender laws and the push for Second Look sentencing reform.
Read at FAMM / Medium →Press & Media
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Coverage of excessive sentencing, prison conditions, family separation, and the fight for second chances in Kentucky.
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Prison Journalism Project — Why I Can't Get a Decent Bra in Prison
✍️ Written by Taira Beller
Taira writes firsthand about the indignities and conditions faced by women inside the criminal justice system.
Read at Prison Journalism Project →Kentucky.com — Coverage of the Aftermath
📰 Written about the aftermath of Taira's article
News coverage following Taira's article and the ongoing fight for sentencing reform and dignity in Kentucky prisons.
Read at Kentucky.com →Dream.Org — Meet the 2026 Dream Justice Cohort
🌟 Erik Beller named to 2026 Dream Justice Cohort
Dream.Org introduces the 2026 Dream Justice Cohort — empowering formerly incarcerated and system-impacted leaders to shape criminal justice solutions. Erik Beller is among the changemakers selected for this milestone 5th anniversary cohort.
Read at Dream.Org →Media Inquiries
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