Those who have paid their debt to society should be eligible for benefits such as housing, employment, healthcare, and all other resources necessary for a new start. Along with decreasing the number of people in prison, all of our policies should ensure that the needs of those who have been incarcerated are met.

policies for consideration:

• End the lifetime ban on public benefits
• Ensure that anyone released from federal prison receives a photo ID, birth certificate, and Social Security card

RESOURCES:

• Prison Policy Initiative
• Sentencing Project
• Impact/Justice
• Opportunity Agenda