Our mission is to end incarceration by activating the power of the people it directly impacts.
We create change by organizing system-impacted people to build collective power and lead the fight to end incarceration. From leadership development to policy advocacy, we center those most affected to drive transformative change—both inside and outside prison walls. Through storytelling and public education, we shift narratives and reshape how justice is understood, always anchored in community, healing, and accountability.
We mobilize system-impacted people and their loved ones to advocate for policies that transform the justice system. Through workshops, leadership training, and direct action, we turn personal experiences into collective power.
Our Inside Organizing program trains incarcerated individuals to become advocates from within prison walls. Through education and strategic engagement, we ensure that those most affected by the system have a say in changing it.
We fight to dismantle harmful laws and create policies that restore rights, reduce incarceration, and invest in communities. By centering the voices of directly impacted people, we push for legislation that drives real change.
We challenge harmful narratives about incarceration by amplifying the voices of system-impacted people. Through storytelling, media advocacy, and public education, we reshape the conversation around justice and accountability.
100% of our staff are made up of directly impacted individuals and passionate advocates committed to building a future rooted in community.
Antoinette’s passion for prison abolition and community development stems from lived experiences, as she fights for the freedom of her two loved ones currently incarcerated in CA prisons.
With nearly a decade of experience as a community organizer and policy advocate, Shivani works at the intersection of health justice and abolition.
Michelle grew a passion for ending mass incarceration and empowering those who have been directly impacted by it after growing up in a community highly affected by the carceral system.
After many years of experience dealing with the U.S. justice system, Lee knows that true change must come from within the belly of the beast.
For the past 6 years, Adrianna has supported survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking—using her own experience with trauma and incarceration to advocate for others.
Efraín Ortiz has over a decade of experience within our justice system. Through this, often despite this, he formed core beliefs regarding the beautiful possibilities of self and community work
In 2018, Adam became an Inside Organizer, in addition to facilitating various self-help groups, mentoring others and pursuing a higher education.
Marta comes with over 26 years of experience in the private sector performing various roles including sales, administration, and operations.
Alyssa believes real change happens when you mobilize the power and potential of those most directly impacted by mass incarceration.
Liz is a formerly incarcerated public servant and lawyer with nearly twenty years working in legislative and government affairs, policy law, and media.
Join our team and be part of a movement led by system-impacted people working to end incarceration and build a future in community.
Our Board of Directors brings together leaders with lived experience and deep expertise to guide our vision and impact.
