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The CAN-DO Mission is to
Educate the public about the conspiracy law. Most individuals serving long sentences for drug charges were indicted and prosecuted for conspiracy to distribute, manufacture and/or import an illegal substance. The conspiracy law transfers guilt from one co-conspirator to the next and typically, only those who do not cut a plea bargain with the prosecution end up with long mandatory sentences.
Communicate directly with prisoners. CAN-DO currently emaisl over 700 prisoners, one on one, to stay informed and be responsive to their concerns and respond quickly to problems.
Educate the public about numerous issues related to mass incarceration – slave labor, harsh conditions imposed upon prisoners, especially women, such as shackling during pregnancy, etc.
Identify individuals seeking justice through clemency, assist those who need help with a clemency petition and advocate for them using social media and connecting petitioners to media outlets.
When possible, CAN-DO provides clothing to individuals who are transitioning from prison to society. Their resources are very limited, so this depends on what resources they have available at any given time.
(Video: CAN-DO founder Amy Ralston Povah speaks on a panel at the Dept. of Justice on Sept 22nd organized by the Office of the Pardon Attorney, with Opening Remarks by Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta and moderated by Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer.)
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