December 2015 Philadelphia Chapter of Pax Christi U.S.A.
Echoes in Purgatory II, SCI Muncy
Echoes in Purgatory is a collection of writings by women/men who are serving a Life Sentence Without Parole. Read their words, then listen quietly and you will hear their cry for their God given “Right to Redemption.”
… Life without the possibility of parole is the other death sentence …
In this issue we continue our focus on the women lifers at SCI Muncy.
WOMEN LIFERS RESUME’ PROJECT OF PA’s website: http://www.wlrppa.org/
The Women Lifers Resume’ Project of PA (WLRP) is dedicated to supporting Pennsylvania Women Lifers who want to share their positive experiences and personal growth.
WLRP was created at SCI Muncy after a small group of state representatives visited the facility and met with “The Lady Lifers” who performed “This is Not My Home’ at the TEDx event of October 2014. The elected officials admitted they knew nothing about life sentenced women and would like to know more about them in order to advocate for their future.
Goal of WLRP: To illustrate the transformation that each woman has worked hard to achieve and as a result, show how they have acquired the necessary skills to lead a successful life outside.
Mission of WLRP: To aid in the reformation of PA state policies and support the elimination of LWOP sentencing by documenting the transformation of women who are serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole, enabling this population of women the opportunity to reenter society.
About the Website: … The WLRP website is a platform for Women Lifers who want to have a voice in their future by showing the commonwealth and society their transformation while incarcerated. These women have grown into awesome, productive individuals who are remorseful of past actions, have compassion for others, take advantage of the positive programs and activities offered by the institutions and they want and deserve a 2nd chance at freedom.
Wo men L if ers Re su me’ P ro j ec t o f P A , PO Box 324, New Hope, PA18938 Email: slrp.pa@gmail.com
Originators: Women Lifers at SCI Muncy
Co-Developers: Ellen Melchiondo and Darlene Williams
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