Breaking the Chains: Incarceration, Justice, and the Fight for Freedom

Nonpartisan law and policy institute.

"Birthed from the protests in Ferguson, Baltimore, and a host of other cities over cases of civilians killed by police, Campaign Zero was launched in August 2015 as a research-based platform to move to an understanding of public safety beyond policing."

"The Council on Criminal Justice advances understanding of the criminal justice policy choices facing the nation and builds consensus for solutions that enhance safety and justice for all." - website

Public college in New York City that focuses on criminal justice.

The non-profit, non-partisan Prison Policy Initiative produces cutting edge research to expose the broader harm of mass criminalization, and then sparks advocacy campaigns to create a more just society.

"promotes reduced reliance on incarceration and increased use of more effective and humane alternatives to deal with crime."

Advocates and research who work to end mass incarceration.