US EditionThe National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls Statement on the Appointment of Joshua Smith as Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons
- On June 9, 2025, in Boston, the National Council acknowledged Joshua Smith’s groundbreaking selection as Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
- Joshua Smith's appointment is informed by his personal experience within federal incarceration, complementing the council’s sustained efforts since its 2010 establishment by incarcerated women at Danbury.
- Joshua Smith's role reflects efforts to address prisons' failure to rehabilitate and the need to decarcerate elderly and survivors of abuse, with council support for reducing population.
- The council emphasized that "leadership changes are meaningless" without ending dehumanization and urged investments in housing, education, healthcare, and restorative justice.
- This appointment may signal a shift toward decarceration and systemic reform that could save taxpayers money and restore individuals to their communities.
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The National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls Statement on the Appointment of Joshua Smith as Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons
BOSTON, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls (The National Council) recognizes the historic appointment of Joshua Smith, whose lived experience within the federal prison system and subsequent advocacy work reflect…
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