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Issues

Learn about our key areas of focus to end mass incarceration and promote racial justice.
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Racial Justice

Ending mass incarceration must include combating racial inequality and disparity.

Sentencing Reform

It's time to take a second look at extreme sentences.

Voting Rights

The criminal justice system shouldn't have a say in our democracy.

Youth Justice

We must end youth incarceration and provide all youth with the support they need to thrive.
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Second Look Network

Ending mass incarceration requires taking a second look at extreme sentences. Learn more about our coalition of legal professionals providing direct representation to incarcerated individuals seeking relief from lengthy or unfair sentences.
Advocacy

The Sentencing Project is a leading voice for criminal legal reform.
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Our Work

Explore our work at the national, state, and local level to promote a fair and effective criminal legal system.

Second Look Network

The Network serves, connects, and empowers legal advocates across the country to bring people serving excessive and unfair prison sentences home.

Get Involved

Changing laws and policies to end mass incarceration require a mass movement. Here are ways you can take action.
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50 Years and a Wake Up

This year marks the 50th year since the U.S. prison population began its unprecedented surge. Partner with us to end mass incarceration!
Research

Explore our publications, fact sheets, data & more.
Overview
Growth in Mass Incarceration

The United States is the world’s leader in incarceration. Get the facts and statistics on trends in U.S. incarceration.

U.S. Criminal Justice Data

View state-level data to provide a snapshot of key indicators of mass incarceration's impact in the United States

Detailed Data Tool

Compare state-level incarceration data for youth and adults with this expanded data set

Resource Library

Search important resources published by The Sentencing Project, including research publications, advocacy briefs, webinars, and more
Featured Publication

One in Five

One in five Black men born in 2001 is likely to experience imprisonment within their lifetime. Our four-part “One in Five” series examines racial inequities in America’s criminal legal system, as well as highlights promising reforms.
- Glossary of Criminal Justice Terms

Event

Stand Against Injustice: Blocked from the Ballot

On September 27, Kristen Budd will join a virtual conversation that highlights current efforts to expand the right to vote and the barriers impacted people face.

Related to: Voting Rights, State Advocacy

Research Analyst Kristen M. Budd, Ph.D. will join YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee for a discussion on September 27 from 12PM to 1PM CST with other experts and community leaders to take a look at voting rights in Tennessee.

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50 Years and a Wake Up: Ending the Incarceration Crisis in Texas

Join us in Austin on September 28 & 29 for two events to reflect on this anniversary while recognizing the impacted individuals and organizations who are leading the fight to dismantle the incarceration machine in Austin and throughout Texas.

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Where There is People, There is Power

On September 20, Alexandra Bailey will join Massachusetts advocates for a rally to end life without parole and extreme sentencing.

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50 Years of Failure: Reimagining Public Safety

On September 14, Nicole D. Porter will join the Festival Center for a discussion on how the retributive nature of mass incarceration can be transformed into a justice system that heals and restores.