Since the enactment of Florida’s current death penalty statute, our understanding of the full impact of serious mental illness has evolved. Today, with the benefit of science, we know that people with serious mental illness are both inherently less culpable for their actions and more vulnerable in the criminal justice system. They are also less…

Earlier this week, Mark Elliott shared with you that he will be stepping down from his role as FADP’s Executive Director after 15 years of dedicated and outstanding service to the cause of ending the death penalty. While we will miss Mark’s leadership, we know the foundation he laid for FADP will carry us forward…