Rebuilding Society for True Safety

The best way to fight crime isn't more prisons. It’s by tackling the root causes

head-on—poverty, poor education, and lack of opportunity. Imagine a system that prioritizes

rehabilitation over just punishment, treating people with dignity. This means real

community-based support: mental health care, drug treatment, and stable housing.

We also have to confront the structural racism and inequality that feed mass incarceration. By listening to

formerly incarcerated people and investing in communities instead of cages, we can actually

build a safer, more just society for everyone. True safety comes from healing,

not just punishing.