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The Stigma of Incarceration

The Stigma of Incarceration

Criminal justice reform is indeed among the significant social issues of our time. Under current laws and social norms, ex-offenders are labeled as convicted felons, which amounts to a life sentence of a negative image. No one comprehends the derogation of being ostracized from various aspects of life, which most people take for granted, more than formerly incarcerated persons.

Everyone in the above photo as experienced the negative impact of being labeled as a convicted felon and typecast as a lowlife. They are all devoted to criminal justice and reentry reform. While they are representatives and/or affiliates of various organizations, they share the same objectives.