100 Million adults have a record
Why Now
Critical Mass
1 in 2 children have a parent with a criminal
650,000 are released from prison annually
4.4 million are on probation or parole
840,000 are arrested every month
91% of employers check backgrounds
8 in 10 housing providers check backgrounds
60% of colleges check backgrounds
45,000 laws restrict occupational licenses
Schools and organizations check parent’s backgrounds
Current Events
2020 ushered in new focus on equality and fairness
Bipartisanship
“Americans from across the political spectrum can unite around prison reform legislation that will reduce crime while giving our fellow citizens a chance at redemption, so if something happens and they make a mistake, they get a second chance at life,”
President Donald Trump
“Criminal justice reform is an area ripe for genuine bipartisan cooperation”
President Bill Clinton
Since 2013, 42 states have adopted 155 reforms to the criminal justice system.
