My brother, Jean Cintron, has spent the majority of his life incarcerated, sentenced as a juvenile lifer in Michigan, a state that does not permit sentence reduction for good behavior. Since his incarceration as a mere teenager, Jean has taken enormous strides toward rehabilitation.

Jean didn't allow the prison bars to stunt his growth, but rather, he sought every opportunity available to become a better individual. He has successfully completed numerous rehabilitative programs and continues his personal improvement by currently being enrolled in college while still incarcerated.

Jean is not the teenager who was sent to prison those many years ago. He is a man who has committed himself to change and betterment despite his brutal circumstances. Commutation is the only way to acknowledge his progress and bring him home sooner, where he can contribute positively to society.

This is not just about Jean. The United States stands alone as the only nation that sentences people to life without parole for crimes committed before turning 18 (source: Human Rights Watch). This practice disregards the capacity of young people for change.

I ask for your support in demanding commutation for my brother Jean Cintron. Every signature counts and brings us a step closer to bringing Jean home. Sign, and share, and let's bring my brother home.