16Sep, 2016
The Prison Family Conundrum
It is obvious to each of us that we in no way intend to forgo the safety and security of our communities. We all understand the need to incarcerate individuals that are a danger.
16Sep, 2016
Kate Boccia – An Update
I have played with children in line, wrote letters of appreciation to officers, counselors and wardens. I have challenged the system to be better at communicating with families and loved ones. I have addressed the visitation issues and helped get things improved.
03Jun, 2016
Sharing Sentences on the Outside
Kate Boccia knows what it’s like to struggle with a loved one behind bars. When her son, Daniel, was sentenced to 15 years behind bars for armed robbery, she experienced all the emotional and financial struggles that come with having an incarcerated family member.
01Dec, 2015
Collateral Consequences of Incarceration
Loss of professional license, ineligibility for public funds, and loss of voting rights among thousands of other consequences that makes coming home and staying home nearly impossible.