Welcome to Operation Redeemed (Who We Are Now)
A movement to support criminal justice reform in Iowa, and elevate redemption stories from every perspective.
What is Operation Redeemed?
Operation Redeemed (Who We Are Now) is a movement created to bring awareness and support to three specific bills that could lead to criminal justice reform within the state of Iowa.
The reform we’re advocating for
We’re asking supporters to sign a petition backing these criminal justice reform bills:
- Lifer review committee for commutation and compassionate release
- Raise the age for life with the possibility of parole to include young adults (18–21)
- Change mandatory minimums on Class B and Class C felonies from 70% to 50%
Redemption stories from four perspectives
Current Prisoners
Family members/friends of victims
Current Prisoners
Former Prisoners
Family members/friends of victims
Current Prisoners
Family members/friends of victims
Family members/friends of victims
Family members/friends of victims
Iowa Citizens
Family members/friends of victims
Family members/friends of victims
Where it began
The movement originated with the creators of 4Lifers4Change, four incarcerated individuals who came together for the purpose of being and promoting the change they wanted to see.
Founders: Ramale A. Hunt El, Frederick Babino, Jarrid Winfrey, and Michael Blackwell.
Contributor: Thomas Holmes.
Our mission
- Motivate lifers to make positive changes and find meaning and purpose.
- Eliminate stigmas and preconceived notions placed on lifers.
- Create platforms that advocate for criminal justice reform.
- Help direct at-risk teens toward a positive path; one that is righteous, just, and good.
A word from inside...
“As a current prisoner I have experienced my own form of redemption where I went from a brazen criminal minded teenage kid whose criminal lifestyle led to me committing a homicide; to a 30 plus year old mature man, who's a positive and productive thinker and whose faith in God has led me to embracing and appreciating all forms of life and condemning and speaking against all forms of crime. We, as current prisoners, may have experienced a form of redemption; however, we will not be fully redeemed until we receive our physical freedom. Will we continue to be judged and punished for who we were then, or will we be judged and given a second chance for Who We Are Now? We are seeking your support in the latter.”
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