Again Quote by Susan Burton
“Unless we address those that are leaving prisons, we can't begin to repair the damage of mass incarceration and make our communities whole and healthy once again.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Criminal Justice Reform Forum, 2020
The quote stresses that reintegrating formerly incarcerated individuals is essential to healing communities and addressing mass incarceration.
In simple terms: Helping ex‑prisoners is key to fixing the system.
Key Takeaway
Support reentry programs.
Themes
justice reform
community health
rehabilitation
Mood
empathetic
urgent
Type
call to action
policy
When to use this quote
- probation meetings
- community workshops
- policy advocacy
- rehab centers
Key Concepts
mass incarceration
social reintegration
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities better support returning citizens?
- What policies reduce recidivism?
A Different Perspective
Resources for reentry are often insufficient.
