Tameka Scrivens is a loving caretaker, daughter, and friend whose life has been marked by courage and survival. She endured years of domestic violence and, in the face of life-threatening danger, acted to defend herself. Instead of being protected and supported, Tameka was sentenced to life in prison for surviving.
But there is new hope. Georgia has recently passed the Survivor Justice Act (HB 582), a landmark law that acknowledges the trauma survivors experience and empowers the justice system to weigh that context, even retroactively.
What the Survivor Justice Act Means:
- Retroactive relief for survivors behind bars, allowing those currently serving time to apply for a reduced sentence when their crimes are linked to abuse.
- Broader evidence of abuse now admissible, survivors can present expert testimony and a fuller account of their history of domestic violence at trial and sentencing.
- Judicial discretion for fairer sentencing, for crimes with mandatory life sentences, judges can impose 10–30 years instead; for other felonies, sentences are capped at half the maximum possible.
- The law takes effect on July 1, 2025, offering a transformative opportunity for many incarcerated survivors.
But legal hope doesn’t guarantee legal access. Tameka needs a strong legal team to file for resentencing, and she needs your help. Every dollar raised goes toward legal fees, expert testimony, and the advocacy work needed to free her.
This law gives her a second chance. Let’s make sure she gets to take it.
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Bridgette-Tamara Hohn Simpson (Organizer)
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Georgia, GA
Barred Business Foundation (Beneficiary)
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