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The Prison Policy Initiative uses research, advocacy, and organizing to dismantle mass incarceration. We’ve been in this movement for 22 years, thanks to individual donors like you.
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Peter Wagner, Executive Director Donate
Can you help us sustain this work?
Thank you,
Peter Wagner, Executive Director Donate
Articles by Sarah Hertel-Fernandez
- Welcome to Civil Purgatory: A Review of Arresting Citizenship
In "Arresting Citizenship" Amy E. Lerman and Vesla M. Weaver take on the impact of mass incarceration on our democratic processes.
Jan 23, 2015 - How the prison phone industry incentivizes bad policy
Verizon says no; but the industry and sheriffs say yes to ripping off poor families and endangering public safety.
Aug 12, 2014 - Thinking Globally Goes Viral
Our report goes viral and takes down our website. This is a good problem to have.
Jun 27, 2014
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Research Library
We curate a searchable database of 4,000+ original research reports, organizing each entry by topic and adding brief summaries.
Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie
The U.S. incarcerates over 1.9 million people, more than any other country. Where are they locked up and why? Read our report.
Jails and bail: Our research
One out of three people behind bars is in a local jail. Our research drives jail reform.