ACWIP members after a successful lobbying trip to
Sacramento
Advocates for the humane and
compassionate treatment of all incarcerated women.
Collaborates with other
organizations dedicated to reforming the criminal justice system.
Works for the release of
individual women prisoners who pose no danger to society.
Informs and educates the
public; develops and lobbies for new legislation.
Promotes a shift of focus from
punishment to rehabilitation and restorative justice.
Mission Statement...
Our mission is to advocate for the humane and
compassionate treatment of all incarcerated
women everywhere. We work
for the release of all women who are unjustly imprisoned,
and strive to
reduce the over reliance on incarceration...
