Alabama

ALABAMA

SPEAK UP FOR THE YOUTH!

Have you or someone you know been affected by the juvenile justice system? Share your story with us. One testimony at a time, we can advance justice that restores.

SHARE YOUR STORY

With 40 years of experience helping restore men and women behind bars, Prison Fellowship advocates for federal and state criminal justice reforms that transform those responsible for crime, validate victims, and encourage communities to play a role in creating a safe, redemptive, and just society.

Prisons in Alabama are currently holding almost twice as many individuals as their capacity and the state has the 4th highest incarceration rate in the country. In response to this situation, the state embarked on criminal justice reform in 2015 with the passage of SB 67. This bill is expected to reduce state's prison population by more than 4,200 people and avert more than $380 million in future costs. "This is the first step in a long road we have ahead to fixing our corrections system." explained Senator Cam Ward (R): In contrast to these reforms, Governor Bentley unsuccessfully sought legislation in 2016 that would provide for the construction of four new state prisons at a cost of $800 million.

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WAYS YOU CAN GET INVOLVED

TELL YOUR STORY

Have you or a loved one had involvement in the youth justice system? One testimony at a time, we can advance justice that restores.


SHARE

ADVOCATE

We’re seeking Justice Advocates to build relationships with their state legislators, organize events, and promote justice reform.


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GROW THE MOVEMENT

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YOUR STATE STATISTICS

25.4K Adults in Prison

721 Minors in Juvenile Facilities

33.8K Adults on Probation

6K Adults on Parole

$30.1K Cost of Incarceration Per Adult Prisoner

$161.6K Cost of Incarceration Per Juvenile

Governor: Republican

Senate: Republican

House: Republican

In Session: Mar 5th - Jun 17th

PRISON FELLOWSHIP IN ALABAMA

Prison Fellowship's victories in the state include the passage of Senate Bill 267 in 2011, which strengthened Alabama's probation and parole systems and furthered the goal of proportional punishment by eliminating economic discrimination in sentencing determinations.

In 2018, Prison Fellowship is advocating for policymakers in Alabama to think outside the bars when it comes to holding young people accountable for crime. This includes giving our support to the recommendations of the Alabama Juvenile Justice Task Force, which reflect the human dignity and value of each person, contribute to stronger families, wisely steward taxpayer dollars, and keep neighborhoods safe. Click here to view Prison Fellowship's letter to the Alabama State Legislature about youth justice.

SIGN THE JUSTICE DECLARATION!

Grounded in biblical values and signed by over 100 Christian leaders, the Justice Declaration is a call to the Church to deploy its unique and unparalleled capacity to respond to crime and over-incarceration.

SIGN THE DECLARATION

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RAISE YOUR VOICE

We encourage Christians who are experienced in advocacy, looking to learn more, or interested in increasing their involvement to apply to the Justice Ambassador program. Justice Ambassadors’ voices can be effective tools to inspire the Church, change the culture, and advance justice that restores. Become a Justice Ambassador with Prison Fellowship today.

FEDERAL JUSTICE REFORM OPPORTUNITIES

Prison Fellowship has been active on Capitol Hill for decades, lobbying the Administration and Congress to support groundbreaking reforms to make communities safer, respect victims, and transform lives. No matter what state you call home, you can be part of our federal justice reform campaigns!

ENSURING PROPORTIONAL PUNISHMENT

The FIRST STEP Act was passed to reduce disproportional drug offenses and allow earn time credits to be awarded for program participation. Contact lawmakers to request they fully implement the law and maximize its potential!

TAKE ACTION

ADVANCING CONSTRUCTIVE PRISON CULTURE

Studies have revealed that participation in education programs during incarceration has resulted in a 43% lower recidivism rate. Encourage lawmakers to restore Pell Grant access behind bars to offer hope and higher education to incarcerated men and women.

TAKE ACTION

UNLOCKING
SECOND CHANCES

The Fair Chance Act allows formerly incarcerated individuals to show their talents, skills, & commitment to personal growth as they compete in labor markets. Ask lawmakers to support second chances through this thoughtful approach to criminal justice.

TAKE ACTION

*Statistics generated from reports by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (Mortality in Local Jails and State Prisons 2000-2011; Probation and Parole in the United States (2013);Prisoners in 2013, Vera Institute of Justice (The Price of Prisons), 2010 Census, Office of Juvenile Justice and Deliquency Provention 2011 and various department of corrections' websites.