The Formerly Incarcerated Fighting for Criminal Justice Reform

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A group of formerly incarcerated individuals in Kentucky, a state with one of the most punitive legal systems in the country, is rallying to see criminal justice reform in America’s broken system.

In Kentucky and many other parts of the U.S., people who make a mistake at the age of 18 are branded as “criminals” for the rest of their lives. Without the opportunity for a second chance, these individuals are losing the ability to actualize their potential.

Kentucky’s recidivism rate is 41% in the first two years after being released. To turn the tide and see criminal justice reform in their state, the Smart Justice Advocates work together to draft deals, meet with lawmakers, and advocate for the previously incarcerated.

With their unique backgrounds and experiences, the Smart Justice Advocates hope to give former inmates a second chance at success, and a partnership with the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is now helping them make an even greater impact. To learn more about CZI, visit: https://czi.co/CJR

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