About Us
Dr. Brashani Reece
Drop LWOP New England was co-founded by Brashani Reece, a survivor of violence and Steven Quinlan (known as “Farooq”), currently serving two consecutive life without parole sentences out of the state of Rhode Island.
Both are trained restorative justice practitioners and advocates for ending ALL life sentencing.
Farooq
Dr. Brashani Reece holds a doctorate in clinical psychology with concentrations in forensics and children & families. Farooq holds a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies from Boston University. They were trained in restorative justice practices through the Victim Offender Education Group (VOEG) curriculum offered by Insight Prison Project in California.
The Drop LWOP Project was inspired by the Drop LWOP Coalition in California. Thank you for leading the way!