Incarceration Reform
By Kiarra D. Lucas
Singer and activist John Legend
“WE PUT SO MANY BARRIERS IN THE WAY OF THAT HAPPENING IN THE NAME OF CONTINUING TO PUNISH PEOPLE AFTER THEY ALREADY PAID THEIR DEBT TO SOCIETY,” ~ John Legend
John Legend is not only a talented singer, but he is also a strong leader in advocacy. Home/Free is a documentary that follows the journey of three previously incarcerated men in search of job opportunities. John Legend narrated this documentary to bring awareness to the struggles of re-entry and how anyone can help improve the re-entry process. John Legend now works with many different organizations to create a path to successful re-entry for those formally incarcerated.
*Home/Free is available for free streaming on Amazon Prime.
What is DC JPAP?
"The DC Jail and Prison Advocacy Project (JPAP) is a project within Disability Rights DC (DRDC) under University Legal Services. Our team assists formerly incarcerated residents of DC who are diagnosed with psychiatric disabilities by advocating for them during their reentry." - University Legal Services
Incarceration Stats
DC incarceration rate: 899 per 100,000 people
Youth incarceration stats: DC youth incarceration stats
“64 percent of jail inmates, 54 percent of state prisoners, and 45 percent of federal prisoners” have reported mental health concerns. (according to the Department of Justice)
Know someone in need of this program?
Office address: 220 I St NE, Ste 130, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia
Phone: (202) 547-0198
Email: sbernstein@uls-dc.org
Advocacy Groups of The District of Columbia: https://rethinkjusticedc.org/advocacy-groups
