Our Mission
The Lewisburg Prison Project was founded in 1973 by concerned citizens of Lewisburg, PA, who desired to ensure that the local prisons were operating humanely and according to law.
We are dedicated to the principle that prisoners are persons with incontestable human and constitutional rights.
The Lewisburg Prison Project works in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project. The Lewisburg office focuses on the Middle District of Pennsylvania and on federal prisons throughout Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project also has offices in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
What We Do
The Lewisburg Prison Project provides free legal advice, assistance, and representation for civil cases related to the conditions of confinement for people who are or were incarcerated in Pennsylvania. Individual civil cases are taken based on their merit and program priorities.
We also send informational materials and referrals to people in Pennsylvania and across the United States. Visit our Resources page for some of our frequently requested materials.
We cannot assist with criminal cases, including sentencing, parole, and release.
Staff
Sierra Zaid Shamer
Office Administrator; Paralegal
Amy Ernst
Staff Attorney
Stina Stannik
Paralegal; Communications Coordinator
Board of Directors
Angela Trop - President
Vanessa Massaro - Vice President
Jennifer Thomsom - Secretary
Steve Becker - Treasurer
Toni Byrd
Marty Ligare
Deirdre O’Connor
Alex Skitolsky
Paul Susman
Ben Vollmayr-Lee