The keys to political power are voting and voicing our concerns to our public officials.

Citizens who write, phone or visit their representatives and senators in the Georgia General Assembly can influence the laws passed by the Assembly. The well-being and humane treatment of people in Georgia's prisons, the lengths of sentences imposed, the provision of qualified and zealous attorneys by the courts for those who cannot afford them, and the collection of fees by the Georgia Department of Corrections from families are all issues addressed by laws passed by the General Assembly.

Through legislative advocacy the families and friends of the Georgia’s incarcerated citizens can call our elected officials and the GDC to accountability for the care of the massive number of people in Georgia’s prisons and jails.

View our 2009 legislative summary here.

We recognize that some problems faced by people in prison and their families simply cannot wait for legislators or Corrections officials to take action. With that in mind, we have compiled a list of resources that may of help to peopple trying to advocate for loved ones incarcerated in georgia and Alabama.

Please click here to learn about how you can advocate for someone or for yourself.