the criminal justice system is Broken

2.2 Million People
Incarcerated

Nearly 1 out of every 100 Americans is behind bars - a 500% increase over the last 30 years. We spend $80 billion per year on prisons and jails.

10 Million
Children

One in every 28 children has a parent in prison or jail. 10 million children will experience parental incarceration at some point in their lives.

70 Million
Americans

1 out of every 3 American adults have a criminal record, preventing access to employment, housing, or education and job skill development.