#CLEMENCYWORKSCT is a statewide clemency campaign organized here in CT by Women Against Mass Incarceration (WAMI) and the Yale Undergraduate Prison Project (YUPP).

Women Against Mass Incarceration (WAMI) is a non-profit organization empowering formerly Incarcerated, trauma survived, justice-impacted women, girls, and families through advocacy, political education, and re-entry to end mass incarceration. Our efforts include (but are not limited to) reimagining communities through clemency work, panel discussions, participatory defense movement, mentoring, life coaching, advocacy, campaigns, family reunification, and more.

We are urging Connecticut's Governor Ned Lamont and the CT Board of Pardon and Parole to use their clemency power NOW to free Krista Lafountain!

Krista is the loving mother of two sons — Spencer and Wesley — and the caring daughter of Isabelle and Howard. She is a compassionate and generous friend to many. Her family and friends miss her deeply. 

As part of #ClemencyWorksCT, we are petitioning Governor Lamont and the Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles to grant Krista clemency. She has served 15 years of her 35-year sentence. It is time for her to come home because WOMEN AND GIRLS DO NOT BELONG IN CAGES! 

By granting Krista clemency, the Governor can grant her freedom with the stroke of a pen. Why do Governor Lamont and the Board of Pardons and Paroles refuse to show compassion? We demand freedom for our sister, Krista Lafountain. #SAYHERNAME

To learn more about #ClemencyWorksCT and WAMI’s work, visit our website at wamict.org. To take additional action in support of Krista, visit our clemency call to action here. 

Sign our #ClemencyWorksCT petition to demand clemency for incarcerated women in Connecticut.

Sign our petition to free Tracy Shumaker to support more women in CT being released from cages.