Ways That Anyone Fight Against Mass Incarceration

Mass Incarceration

Mass incarceration is how more and more people are getting put in jail, and it is especially perpetuated by harsh mandatory minimum sentences for drug related crimes. The consequence of mass incarceration is that even people who commit low level, nonviolent crimes end up with incredibly long sentences. Ultimately, mass incarceration redirects resources away from the justice system and rehabilitation and towards making sure people go to and stay in jail.

Daily

• Contact previously incarcerated people and talk to them about their case.
• Show support by using social media platforms like snapchat and instagram.

Weekly

• Support and volunteer with programs that are involved with the re-entry of incarcerated people into society and provide guidance to them (ex. Ride Home Program)

Monthly

• Donate to the Sentencing Project, California Prison Focus
• Communicate with government officials about ending the "War on Drugs"

Periodically

• Create or join a club that helps previously incarcerated people reintegrate themselves into society — educate them about job opportunities and ways to break their disadvantage
• Start a petition
• Pay attention to local criminal trials — bring attention to ones that may lead to unfair sentencing
• Check local GoFundMe pages for people who need legal fees