We are working to reform the criminal justice system.
Words Matter
Use Humanizing Language
Instead of referring to people as "inmates" try using "Incarcerated people." Instead of "convicts "we say "people convicted of a crime."
Ubuntu- "I am because we are."
We are a company of trained professionals with decades of experience in the justice advocacy ecosystem.
Enhancing services that begins in jail and continue into the community post-release.
Expanding wraparound social services and connections to care.
Alternatives to incarceration programs.
If you are justice-impacted and looking for support, please reach out to Phillip A. Jones Consulting, LLC.
Policy and Legislation
The phenomenon of mass incarceration in the United States presents a complex and multifacated challenge, reflecting deep systemic issuses within the criminal justice system and society at large. Since 1987, the U.S. has experienced an astronomical rise in the number of incarcerated individuals, growing sevenfold to reach 2.3 million people in jails and prisons. This surge has placed the U.S. at the forefront globally, not only in absolute numbers but also on a per capita basis, outstripping the incarceration rates of countries around the world. This trend has occured despite the fact that the increase in incarceration has far surpassed both population growth and the rate of crime. The roots of this issue are varied, encompassing tough-on-crime policies, mandatory minimum sentencing laws, and the war on drugs, among others. These factors have collectively contributed to an overburdened prison system and have prompted widespread calls for comprehensive criminal justice reform to address these deep-seated problem and reduce the reliance on incarceration as the primary means of punishment.
Workshops
With over 35 years of combined expertise, our consultants stand at the forefront of justice and prison reform effort. Our founder, an emblem of dedication and knowledge leads workshops at numerous universities, embodying the bridge between hands-on experience in the field and a feverent commitment to education.
Materials and Articles
Our Founder and staff are committed to justice reform, rehabilitation, reentry, and advocacy. Through the publishing of various articles, we are not only shedding light on critical issues but also fostering a broader understanding around the complexities of the justice system.
Three Barriers to Reentry
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Housing
Securing independent housing is notoriously difficult for formerly incarcerated individuals. Formerly incarcerated people are almost ten times more likely to be unhoused than the general population.
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Employment
Persons returning from incarceration face many obstacles, including insufficient work opportunities, employment discrimination, and the inability to find employment.
03
Educational Attainment
There's a vast system of barriers to entry into higher education for formerly incarcerated people. These barriers signal to formerly incarcerated people that they are unwelcome in institutions of higher learning.
