Introducing Akiesha Anderson, Appleseed's new policy director
NewsMy name is Akiesha Anderson and I am thrilled to join Appleseed! As Policy Director, my role will primarily focus on policy development, legislative advocacy, coalition building, engaging with public officials and assisting with legal projects.
As…
Fines, Fees, and Financial Security in the US South
Fair Schools, Safe Communities, Fines and Fees, NewsThe following report is part of Appleseed’s collaboration with the Aspen Institute’s Financial Security Program and also appears on the Aspen Institute blog.
For many individuals and households, a $200 traffic ticket can devastate savings…
In Alabama, prison diversion programs are funded by participants. And those payments are made at a terrible cost.
Alabama prisons, Fair Schools, Safe Communities, Fines and Fees, Leah NelsonOn Dec. 4, 2019, the Governor's Study Group on Criminal Justice Reform convened at the Alabama Statehouse to hear proposals from the public on how to address Alabama's prison crisis. Appleseed Research Director Leah Nelson was among the 20 presenters,…
Thank you, Appleseed Supporters, for Fighting for a Better Alabama in 2019
Carla Crowder, Civil Asset Forfeiture, Fair Schools, Safe CommunitiesBy Appleseed Executive Director Carla Crowder
As I wrap up a whirlwind first year as executive director of Alabama Appleseed, I could not be more excited about the work we have done and the places we are heading. This has been a banner year…
Alvin Kennard is home. Let’s create a path for others to follow.
Carla Crowder, Fair Schools, Safe Communities, NewsBy Carla Crowder, Appleseed Executive Director
BESSEMER -- Alvin Kennard is a free man, home surrounded by family and friends after 36 years in an Alabama prison for a $50 robbery in 1983.
He couldn’t stop smiling and thanking God for…
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