NEW FREE EFRÉN PAREDES JR. FLYER AVAILABLE

A new flyer is now available to help amplify the call for justice for Efrén Paredes Jr., and support the commutation of his death-in-prison (i.e., life-without-parole) sentence. Arrested in 1989 at the age of 15, Efrén (now 52) has spent 36 years behind bars—seventy percent of his entire life. Although he was the youngest of four teenagers charged with the crime, he is the only one still incarcerated. Three other defendants were released more than twenty years ago.

Today, Efrén is someone who believes in the power of positive change. He is a Western Michigan University undergraduate student in his junior year, a journalist, and a social justice changemaker who works for justice reform, racial equity, and the empowerment of marginalized communities. As a leading voice in the campaign to end death-in-prison sentences for minors, he has published numerous articles in regard to juvenile life without parole sentences (JLWOP), and has been featured many times on radio shows and podcasts.

You are invited to join the chorus of juvenile justice and human rights advocates across the nation supporting the campaign to free Efrén. Together, we stand in strong opposition to condemning individuals to die in prison for crimes they were charged with as children. By supporting this campaign, you can help champion this critical cause and promote a more equitable and humane criminal legal system.

Download and share the new Free Efrén flyer today to raise awareness and inspire others to take action. The high-resolution 8.5. x 11 inch flyer is free and ready to print or post digitally. You can display it anywhere people gather:

– Social justice rallies, teach-ins, and public forums
– College campuses and student centers
– Faith-based institutions and community centers
– Libraries and bookstores
– Workplaces, break rooms, and union halls
– Homes, front windows, and neighborhood bulletin boards
– Art galleries, theaters, and cultural spaces
– Civic engagement hubs
– Local businesses, coffee shops, and barbershops
– Your social media profiles and digital communities

You can download the flyer here: https://bit.ly/ep25flyer.

You can also sign the online action tool to send a direct message to Governor Gretchen Whitmer urging her to grant Efrén’s commutation of sentence request: https://bit.ly/free-efren-now.

A list of Efrén’s accomplishments during his incarceration can be accessed at: https://EfrensWords.home.blog/Efrens-Accomplishments.

#FreeEfren #AbolishJLWOP #AbolishDBI #JusticeForYouth #SecondChancesMatter #EndMassIncarceration

Thank you for your time and consideration.

In Solidarity,

The Injustice Must End (TIME)
Committee to Free Efrén Paredes Jr.
https://fb.com/Free.Efren
EfrenUncaged@gmail.com