2020 Innovations Conference
Experts and advocates from around the country discuss how we can achieve bold, transformative change and #ShrinkTheSystem.
Incarceration
Impacts Everyone
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We’re pushing the MOVEMENT to end the absurd patterns in why and how we incarcerate. To make it more sensible and fair. To correct and to repair, and to restore futures and families. Our work includes:- Public Awareness, Facts and Information
- Linking Actions and Resources for Reform
- Individualized Rehabilitation and Family Repair
DOES THIS MAKE SENSE IN A DEMOCRACY?
More than 11,000,000 Americans who have served their time, even for so-called “non-violent” crimes are denied access to decent and fair housing options. Tens of thousands of them, including mothers and veterans, end up living on streets and under bridges.
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75% ARE NOT GIVEN A FAIR CHANCE
Employers that give a second chance to workers with past crime records report that once shown patience, empathy and training, they are up to 14% less likely to miss work and they produce as much as 10% more worker output.
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Addiction – Mental Health – Crime – Repeat
Addiction is a treatable disease and mental illness should not be locked away out of sight.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Response & Resources
Justice Collaborative Response & Resources page to share essential information to help confront this pandemic.
Can Prosecutors Think Out of the Retribution Box?
One Suffolk County prosecutor shows the rest how to replace wrath with opportunity…
So, What Exactly is Mass Incarceration?
Simple, clear and impactful infographic that should be prominent across all social media platforms…
National Multi-Faith Movement to End Mass Incarceration
Launched from historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta to leverage spiritual power, people power and faith community resources…
Why Can’t We Redeem the Sex Offender?
The stigma against sex offenders means that we have created a huge population of people whose lives are seen as forfeit.
Probation Trap
If you are not in a position of power or wealth, you can be trapped in a cycle that wants to perpetuate your punishment instead of reform your character.