National LWOP Leadership Council

The National LWOP Leadership Council website is live! Find out more information about life without parole, what survivors think, and what people are doing with their second chance at BeyondLWOP.org  #BeyondLWOP #SecondChancesStrongerCommunities

Felony Murder: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver John Oliver discusses felony murder, a way you can wind up in prison for murder without actually killing anyone. youtu.be/Y93ljB7sfco?si…

Both of these men had their sentences commuted. Now they are fighting for Californians serving LWOP. @AllenBurnett20 and Dara Yin are both members of the National LWOP Leadership Council. Read the article here: prismreports.org/2025/09/29/lif… #BeyondLWOP

Repairing harm, building trust, practicing accountability and public safety are possibilities when we invest in human potential. Think about it. @DevineNews

Powerful essay from Jamie Silvonek outlining the harms of putting children in cages - and the dire need for other approaches. A must read. #treatkidsaskids publicsource.org/youth-incarcer…

Proud to see @james_swansey, one of our National LWOP Leadership Council members, sharing his story. He is a true testament of transformation! #BeyondLWOP #SecondChancesStrongerCommunities

Governor Newsom has granted 23 pardons and 10 commutations today. Five individuals who received a commutation were serving a life without parole sentence (LWOP). #BeyondLWOP #SecondChancesStrongerCommunities gov.ca.gov/2025/08/29/gov…

Fear is NOT a shared American value. "Although recidivism rates for homicide offenders are the lowest of any crime, our elected officials continue to lead with fear over compassion when it comes to prison 'lifers.'" msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-…

Grateful for Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva’s leadership & her understanding that reentry solutions for system impacted individuals begin with real conversations With Us, About Us. @QuirkSilvaCA

Schaffer, the former parole board executive officer, supports SB 672. “I also think that giving people an opportunity to show that they’ve truly transformed is a very meaningful thing. I just think it’s something important for humanity in general.” calmatters.org/justice/2025/0…

A powerful group of mothers rallied at the State Capitol calling for sentencing reform rooted in growth, healing, and accountability. “We are not asking for anyone to be let out today. We are asking for a chance to be reviewed.” @BeyondLWOP #EndLWOP cbs6albany.com/news/local/mot…

“I had to suppress the desire to be free, because I knew it wasn’t going to happen.” — Jose Burgos, @law360 Sentenced to LWOP @ 16 Jose spent nearly 3 decades in prison. Now he speaks nationally about the human cost of LWOP. shorturl.at/hzvX2 @BeyondLWOP

Sometimes the best argument for supporting second chances is standing right in front of us. Thank you @SusanRubioCA for your incredible leadership. Because of your hard work, thousands of people sentenced to LWOP are one step closer to earning a second chance. #BeyondLWOP

SB 672 PAUSED UNTIL 2026, BUT ADVOCATES SAY THE FIGHT FOR YOUTH SENTENCING REFORM IS FAR FROM OVER! davisvanguard.org/2025/06/califo…

When Troy was 16 he received a life without parole sentence. After 31 years in prison, he received his second chance today.

SB 672 is a step towards a more just system, aligning CA law with modern neuroscience that recognizes brain development continues into the mid-20s. It provides a review, not guaranteed release, through a rigorous, proven parole process. #PassSB672 @SenSusanRubio @BeyondLWOP

Here are the votes for SB 672! SB 672 passed with 24 YES and 11 No. If you see that your Senator voted YES, please call their office and thank them for voting! Thank you @SenSusanRubio for your leadership!

Grateful to CA senators who passed SB 672! This bill upholds public safety while aligning CA law with modern understanding of youth and accountability. It is about review, not release. #BeyondLWOP #PassSB672 @SenSusanRubio

Despite the criticism and misinformation the CA Senate Approves SB 672 in 24–11 vote. SB672 would include some individuals serving LWOP a chance to go to the parole board after their 25th year who committed their crimes between the ages of 18 & under 26 years old.

Please join us in supporting SB 672 (Sen. Susan Rubio D22), which would allows persons sentenced to life without parole (LWOP) for crimes committed before age 26 to request a parole hearing after serving at least 25 years in prison. #secondchances #endlwop bit.ly/45HyS1d

Check out the latest article from the Davis Vanguard on SB 672, a bill that would allow parole review—not release—for people sentenced to Life Without Parole for crimes committed between ages 18 and 25. @BeyondLWOP shorturl.at/hQpGB