Stand with Cory Booker: America has a justice problem

The Issue

Our country has departed from one of its bedrock principles: that America is a nation founded on second chances at opportunity.

America has 5% of the world's total population, but 25% of the world's prison population is incarcerated within our borders -- the vast majority in prison for nonviolent offenses. That's not justice.

I've introduced the REDEEM Act, which will give Americans convicted of nonviolent crimes a fair shot to reenter society, find a job, support their families, and reach their potential.

Tell members of Congress: our justice system should rehabilitate, not just incarcerate.

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Senator Cory BookerPetition StarterAs Associate Client Manager, Carly works with a wide diversity of organizations to help them find and connect with high quality, new supporters through Change.org sponsored campaigns. Before joining Change.org, Carly worked on the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s digital team, managing the digital engagement strategy and online fundraising programs for House campaigns. She is passionate about women’s rights, social and economic inequality, and technology’s role in creating social good. She currently resides in San Francisco.
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The Issue

Our country has departed from one of its bedrock principles: that America is a nation founded on second chances at opportunity.

America has 5% of the world's total population, but 25% of the world's prison population is incarcerated within our borders -- the vast majority in prison for nonviolent offenses. That's not justice.

I've introduced the REDEEM Act, which will give Americans convicted of nonviolent crimes a fair shot to reenter society, find a job, support their families, and reach their potential.

Tell members of Congress: our justice system should rehabilitate, not just incarcerate.

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Senator Cory BookerPetition StarterAs Associate Client Manager, Carly works with a wide diversity of organizations to help them find and connect with high quality, new supporters through Change.org sponsored campaigns. Before joining Change.org, Carly worked on the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s digital team, managing the digital engagement strategy and online fundraising programs for House campaigns. She is passionate about women’s rights, social and economic inequality, and technology’s role in creating social good. She currently resides in San Francisco.
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Petition created on July 10, 2014