National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls

National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls Our mission is to end incarceration of women and girls.

09/03/2026

We’re getting together, and you’re invited. 💜

This Sunday, Let’s Talk About It! Join us for an afternoon of sisterhood, laughter, real conversation, good food, and COMMUNITY.

Sunday, September 6 | 1–3 PM
100 Warren Street, Roxbury

And yes, lunch will be served!

Know a formerly incarcerated woman who needs to be in the room? Share this or bring her with you.

We’ve got a lot to talk about. See you Sunday. 💜





NEW ON THE BLOG: Starsha Silva’s Case Moves ForwardStarsha Silva was 36 years old when she died while incarcerated at FC...
08/17/2026

NEW ON THE BLOG: Starsha Silva’s Case Moves Forward

Starsha Silva was 36 years old when she died while incarcerated at FCI Waseca. She left behind four children and serious questions about the medical care she was denied.

Now, her case is moving forward in federal court.

Read our latest update on what this development means, the fight for accountability, and why Starsha’s story must not be forgotten at nationalcouncil.us/blog

SAVE THE DATE! 9.12.26FreeHer March Boston '26!!!!Register for updates.
08/16/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

9.12.26

FreeHer March Boston '26!!!!

Register for updates.





It’s time to choose reunification over continued punishment
08/12/2026

It’s time to choose reunification over continued punishment




Only about 17% of compassionate release motions are granted.Judges are misapplying or ignoring compassionate release gui...
08/04/2026

Only about 17% of compassionate release motions are granted.

Judges are misapplying or ignoring compassionate release guidelines, demanding impossible standards, ignoring serious medical conditions, and keeping families apart.

THIS IS NOT WHAT THE FIRST STEP ACT INTENDED.

REFORM THE RULES. REUNITE FAMILIES.

Read our full comment to the U.S. Sentencing Commission online at: nationalcouncil.us/compassionate-release-guidelines-reform





The Abolitionist Book Club's June read is now online!📖: The Women’s House of Detention: A Q***r History of a Forgotten ...
06/30/2026

The Abolitionist Book Club's June read is now online!

📖: The Women’s House of Detention: A Q***r History of a Forgotten Prison

Join the conversation at www.nationalcouncil.us/blog



06/24/2026

You've seen their banners on construction sites across the Commonwealth.

Now Suffolk Construction is set to make millions off women's trauma at the expense of Massachusetts communities.

Learn more online at: nationalcouncil.us/blog and find out how you can help!





06/24/2026

You've seen their banners on construction sites across the Commonwealth.

Now Suffolk Construction is set to make millions off women's trauma at the expense of Massachusetts communities.

Learn more online at nationalcouncil.us/blog and find out how you can help!





History made!Qiana's victory is a powerful reminder that courage matters, representation matters, and hope matters. When...
06/24/2026

History made!

Qiana's victory is a powerful reminder that courage matters, representation matters, and hope matters. When directly impacted people lead, communities win.

We can't wait to see what she does next.


06/19/2026

We're Abolitionist. Period.





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