Incarcerated Lives Matter Campaign
Our incarcerated lives matter project works in conjunction with N.C. Governor Cooper's Executive Order No. 303 aimed at improving rehabilitation and reentry services for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people in North Carolina through specific directives, particularly objectives 2,3,7,8, and 9 of the Reentry 2030 Strategic Plan (Objectives List Below).
Objective (2): Increasing the number of high school diplomas, high school equivalencies, and industry-valued continuing education credentials earned by eligible people in adult and juvenile secure custody facilities by 75%.
Objective (3): Increase the number of post-secondary certificates, diplomas, and degrees offered in state correctional institutions by 25%.
Objective (7): Expand the number of incarcerated people and eligible juvenile-justice involved youth participating in work release by 50% by 2030.
Objective (8): Increase the number of second-chance employer partners by 30% by 2030.
Objective (9): Expand the number of incarcerated people participating in work release by 50% by 2030.
In collaboration with the N.C. Department of Adult Corrections, we will advance economic opportunities through work release programs, combined with effective programming such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)curriculums and vocational certifications while individuals are incarcerated. This approach will play a crucial role in promoting public safety and reducing recidivism by addressing the root causes of criminal behavior and economic factors that contribute to criminal behavior, such as lack of employment opportunities, self-destructive thought patterns, low education, and limited skills. Focusing on rehabilitation and empowerment rather than punishment will reduce crime rates, create safer communities, give individuals a second chance, and accomplish objectives from the Reentry 2030 Strategic Plan. This holistic approach creates a robust framework for reducing criminality and recidivism.