When a deadly heatwave spread across California, state officials urged everyone to take precautions, but CDCR failed to address these concerns. This grotesque negligence cost Adrienne Boulware her life. If you are able to support the family, please visit gofund.me/ab783167

"The only way to ensure survivors' safety is to establish pathways for their release. But S.B. 898 is a step forward in protecting survivors from continued harm, and we commend Senator Skinner's commitment to supporting survivors."- Amika Mota, Executive Director SWFC

Ursula Gomez has found out that she is facing an imminent ICE hold on Wednesday, July 31. Ursula is an immigrant survivor of abuse who needs freedom, not further harm. Join us in the fight to bring her home!!! Take action with the link below📷 bit.ly/FreeUrsGomez

SWFC has been working to expose and stop the sexual violence by staff inside California women's prisons. Influencers who resonated with this work joined us in a brainstorming session to amplify this issue and the voices of our sisters behind bars.

Join our Gender & Justice Training on August 8, at 10 AM PT. Hear from Amika Mota of Sister Warriors Freedom Coalition, who will provide first-hand insight into women’s incarceration and policy advocacy experience. Register now and join the conversation! 💡 bit.ly/4bRUlUw

Help us FREE a Sister Warrior!! ✊🏾💗 We urgently need your support to free Ursula “Urs” Gomez, a fellow Sister Warrior, from ICE custody. Post about Ursula’s story + Share #FreeUrs + REPOST THIS #FREEURS

DAY 1 of Y.O.U.T.H Advocacy Day was one for the books!⭐️ Sharing space with game changers and future leaders of our community is always a treasured moment. Tune into our IG stories today to see all the action! ✨ #UpliftThriveHeal #youthleaders #advocacy #ywfc

Join us for our upcoming LA Chapter Meeting on August 19th at 5pm! Don't miss out on the opportunity to grab a FREE BOOK and discover more about SWFC in LA. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sister Warriors is working on a short documentary to shed light on the ongoing sexual abuse by prison staff. Check out our teaser video at youtube.com/@sisterwarriors

📢 Join us LIVE from the Central California Women's Facility today. The formerly incarcerated community across California will come together to protest of the neglect that to the death of Adrienne Boulware. 10 AM - Rally 11 AM - Press Conference youtube.com/live/s2pqprPBt…

We urgently need your support to free Ursula “Urs” Gomez, a fellow Sister Warrior, from ICE custody. Ahead of her return home after over a decade behind bars, Ursula was unexpectedly detained by ICE. Take action with her toolkit >> bit.ly/FreeUrs

This week, we joined organizers at the CA capitol to say NO to #Prop36. If passed, Prop 36 would redirect millions of dollars away from mental health resources, drug treatment, and other important social services to police and prisons. #STOPprop36 #california #reform

This week, we joined organizers at the CA capitol to say NO to #Prop36. If passed, Prop 36 would redirect millions of dollars away from mental health resources, drug treatment, and other important social services to police and prisons. THIS IS NOT THE WAY! #STOPprop36 #reform

Women’s Equality Day commemorates the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. But today, 5.17 million people have been stripped of this right due to felony convictions. Let’s build a society where everyone gets a voice regardless of their past.

There is a crisis in California of prison staff sexually abusing people incarcerated in women’s prisons. This is not just a problem of bad apples! SWFC Executive Director, Amika Mota, spoke to Robin Epley of the Sacramento Bee about this. Read here: sacbee.com/opinion/articl…

SISTER WARRIOR! Join us for a kickoff rally & press conference Tuesday, 9/3 at 11am for Yes! On Prop 6. THE POWER IS OURS to end slavery in prisons and in California once and for all! #YesOnProp6 #EndSlavery

ALL workers must have dignity and the freedom to make decisions about their work. That's what Labor Day is about—recognizing workers' contributions to our country. By voting #YESonProp6, we can put CA back on the right track & abolish slavery in all its forms. #yesonProp6

SISTER WARRIORS in Lynwood + Sacramento! Join us for a kickoff rally & press conference Tuesday, 9/3 at 11am for Yes! On Prop 6. THE POWER IS OURS to end slavery in prisons and in California once and for all!

We welcome the DOJ's investigation into sexual abuse by correctional staff. For years, we have been fighting against this. We hope the investigation increases safety for survivors, protects whistleblowers, creates accountability, and leads to zero tolerance for retaliation.

The epidemic of staff sexual violence within California prisons demonstrates that CDCR’s misconduct investigation process deters reporting and enables more sexual violence. Call GOVERNOR NEWSOM to #SupportSB1069 bit.ly/SB1069toolkit