In this reflection, I’ll make an argument for funding local campaigns in order to build sufficient power to tackle mass incarceration at national scale.
Chloe, this was a great read and I especially appreciate the examples of groups who are doing it right.
I think your hypothesis is spot on, however, I would add that folks who are interested in being effective in criminal legal work must also be active partners in pay equity, housing affordability, and good government. The public is the most resistant to our policies when our communities are unstable. Any progress towards real policy changes will be impacted by the broader communities on stability.
Chloe, this was a great read and I especially appreciate the examples of groups who are doing it right.
I think your hypothesis is spot on, however, I would add that folks who are interested in being effective in criminal legal work must also be active partners in pay equity, housing affordability, and good government. The public is the most resistant to our policies when our communities are unstable. Any progress towards real policy changes will be impacted by the broader communities on stability.