WLRPPA is dedicated to supporting Pennsylvania Women Lifers who want to share their positive experiences, personal growth, and to assist the women in seeking a second chance.

To the extended CADBI Family, 

Join CADBI in the movement for fair commutation in Pennsylvania at the upcoming Rally for Fair Commutation not Mass Incarceration! Commutation is one of the only pathways for people incarcerated on life and other long term sentences to be released. In a state that currently holds over 5,000 people on life without parole sentences at tremendous cost to our communities, it is a critical check and balance on our criminal legal system. Sadly, Attorney General Josh Shapiro is the most consistent ‘no’ vote at the Board of Pardons, obstructing the Board from doing its job. On February 25 at 12:30, we will call on Attorney General Josh Shapiro to use his power on the Board of Pardons to grant commutation, rather than condemning people to die in prison. 

We will rally outside the Attorney General’s office in Harrisburg, followed by a brief yet powerful rally inside the Capitol Rotunda. We need as many people as possible to send a strong message to Josh Shapito that he cannot stand between our loved ones and freedom. Spread the word! 

REGISTER FOR FREE BUSES from Philly and Pittsburgh at https://bit.ly/rallyforfaircommutation, or call Lily at (206) 919-2432. You must register by January 27th to reserve your seat on the bus. If you are coming from somewhere other than Philly, please still register so we know how many people are coming, and let us know if you can offer a ride or need a ride and we will do our best to connect people coming from the same area.

If you have any questions, or if you would like to be involved with planning the rally, please reach out to lily@amistadlaw.org or call Lily at (206) 919-2432.

#faircommutationnow #voteyesonsecondchances

Who are we?

We are mothers, grandmothers, daughters, sisters, aunts.  

We are beloved family members

Health Report

Physical and Mental Health issues continue to be a concerning factor as women age behind prison walls. Are they getting the proper care needed to remain healthy?  What type of physical and mental health issues do they face every day?  

The women were recently asked if they would like to share some of their health issues in order to better inform the public about living life behind prison walls.  Positive responses were received so, Health Report is now a new topic added on the resume'.  The written resume' assessments of the women's health issues does not necessarily represent diagnosis made by the medical community but they do identify personal health conditions of which, through pain and uncertainty, the women continue to progressively work through in their quest for continuing education and living as active working participants within their prison community -  as they continue to pray that one day, in the near future, they will be blessed with the opportunity to take their skills and knowledge to the outside communities.  

Marie Rodriguez

Sylvia Boykin

Letters of Support

Tips for writing a letter of support