Believer Quote by Anonymous

Redemption and rehabilitation for formerly incarcerated individuals is best achieved when they are able to reintegrate back into the community as productive members.

— Alex Padilla

I believe the public therefore expect the justice system to focus on rehabilitation to reduce the risk of subsequent offending - and the likelihood…

— David Gauke

“A lengthy term of community service working with addicts on the outside would probably have driven the same truth home and been a hell…

— Piper Kerman

The benefits of prison education go beyond lowering recidivism rates and increasing post-release employment. It can also rekindle a sense of purpose and confidence.

— Clint Smith

We must do better by offenders who are sent to prison to make them less likely to return.

— David Lidington

Let's help those in prison maintain positive connections with their community. If we truly want re-entry to be successful, and we do, people need…

— J. B. Pritzker

Where ex-offenders are genuinely trying to turn a corner and live free from crime, it is vital we do all we can to support…

— David Gauke

Exacerbating the problem of mass incarceration is that, even after someone is released from prison, the stigma of a misdemeanor or felony conviction makes…

— Stan Van Gundy

Despite the fact that in America we incarcerate more juveniles for life terms than in any other country in the world, the truth is…

— Ayelet Waldman

Our reforms to criminal record disclosure will benefit ex-offenders, but there will a broader, more significant payoff for everyone in society.

— David Gauke

We have initiated programs for re-entry offenders, since some 500,000 to 600,000 offenders will come out of prison each year for the next three…

— Janet Reno

Giving low-level offenders a second chance, no matter the color of their skin or the economic status they hold, can create opportunity for all…

— Beto O'Rourke