By Stacy Brown<\/p>\n
The Public Welfare Foundation (PWF) in Northwest D.C. has launched the Future Formers campaign, a yearlong initiative aimed at reshaping the U.S. criminal justice landscape.<\/p>\n
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The campaign highlights visionary leaders who challenge over-policing and mass incarceration, advocating for restorative and transformative solutions that enhance community safety.<\/p>\n
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PWF is traveling nationwide to showcase individuals whose experiences with the criminal justice system inspire their efforts for meaningful change. Featured leaders include Dr. Tiffany Crutcher of the Terence Crutcher Foundation, Colleen McCarthy, Esq. from Oklahoma Appleseed, and advocates from Georgia and Michigan all committed to building a more just society.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese Future Formers are visionaries and trailblazers,\u201d said PWF President and CEO Candice C. Jones. \u201cBy leveraging their lived experiences, they are crafting solutions that disrupt the cycle of over-incarceration in their communities.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The initiative comes as the United States grapples with a staggering incarceration rate of nearly two million people \u2014 higher than any other independent democracy. According to the Prison Policy Initiative, the U.S. imprisons more individuals per capita than most nations, yet does not see corresponding improvements in safety.<\/p>\n
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The Future Formers campaign emphasizes community-led, racially just solutions. Initiatives include employment assistance, housing support, and mental health services for formerly incarcerated individuals, alongside prevention programs focusing on community investment and self-empowerment.<\/p>\n
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With a history of over 5,700 grants totaling more than $700 million since its founding 75 years ago, PWF has established itself as a key player in social justice reform. The Foundation operates in nine jurisdictions, including Colorado, Georgia and Michigan, investing in innovative solutions that resonate with local communities.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe best ideas come from those most affected by the justice system,\u201d Jones stated. \u201cWe believe in empowering communities to create the changes they want to see.\u201d<\/p>\n
Source: Washington Informer Newspaper\u00a0 – Published without any changes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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