For the 70 million people living with a criminal record in the US, the penalties of a conviction last far beyond a sentence. The #WORKINGfuture campaign is committed to eliminating the devastating barriers to health, housing, and work — while restoring basic human dignity to all.
Until the United States abolishes prisons, incarcerated people have the right to be safe in the event of man-made or natural disasters. We must mandate comprehensive solutions to protect their lives. No one deserves to die behind bars.