From Vera:
The total jail and prison population in the United States has declined 21 percent since mass incarceration reached its peak level in 2008. Still, nearly two million people remain in state and federal prisons, local jails, immigration detention centers, and other carceral facilities. This horrifically high incarceration rate—one of the highest in the world—is the result of numerous unjust practices and policies that disproportionately harm Black people and people experiencing poverty.
More and more people are recognizing that so-called “tough on crime” policies are not the path to public safety. This is progress, but much work remains. While activists, advocates, and organizations like Vera are working to end mass incarceration, there are many actions you can take to help build a society that provides true justice for all.
Learn more here.
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