A coalition of Delaware community members pushing for reform of the court fines and fees system, and seeking to eliminate poverty as an element of criminal punishment.

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We have an immediate opening for a part-time Campaign Manager responsible for working to help the Campaign meet its goals. Employment will be through Network Delaware for approximately 10 hours per week at $40 per hour, with flexible hours and working from home. This position’s work will be directed by the volunteer CEDP Co-coordinators, Lynne Kielhorn and Meryem Dede.

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Contact Lynne Kielhorn with your resume and a one-page cover letter detailing why you believe you are a good fit for the position.

The Reality:
Imposing fines and fees on those who are unable to pay has created a de facto debtors’ prison in Delaware, harming our communities and trapping residents in a destructive cycle of poverty.
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A Noise Violation Should Not Land You in Prison.

The bottom line is that everyone makes mistakes. The severity of the consequences of those mistakes should not be dictated by one’s poverty level.

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Campaign to end debtors' prison

The Reality:Imposing fines and fees on those who are unable to pay has created a de facto debtors’ prison in Delaware, harming our communities and trapping residents in a destructive cycle of poverty.!

A Noise Violation Should Not Land You in Prison.

The Reality:
Imposing fines and fees on those who are unable to pay has created a de facto debtors’ prison in Delaware, harming our communities and trapping residents in a destructive cycle of poverty.
!