ARIZONA
ADVOCATE FOR JUSTICE THAT RESTORES
If you share our vision for a justice system that restores all those impacted by crime and incarceration, please join our growing network of advocates. Together we can inspire the Church, change the culture, and advance justice reform.
TAKE ACTIONWith 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.
In recent years Arizona has seen an increase in its incarceration rate by almost 7% and has realized a decrease in its crime rate that is only half of the national decrease. This increase in incarceration follows successes the state has previously realized in other areas, such as probation reform. Governor Doug Ducey pushed for several criminal justice reforms in his 2016 State of the State Address, specifically highlighting the state’s many unsolved sexual assault cases. He created a task force to develop and recommend a statewide standard process for sexual assault evidence kits.
WAYS YOU CAN GET INVOLVED
TELL YOUR STORY
Have you been incarcerated in the past and experienced or overcome barriers to re-entry? One testimony at a time, we can advance justice that restores.
DONATE YOUR SIGNATURE
Tell your Governor and legislators to declare April as Second Chance Month so those who have paid their debt can reach their God-given potential!
GROW THE MOVEMENT
Invite your friends to sign up for our advocacy network so they can advance justice in just a few clicks. Every voice makes a difference!
YOUR STATE STATISTICS
37.7K Adults in Prison
606 Minors in Juvenile Facilities
72.9K Adults on Probation
6.8K Adults on Parole
$28.6K Cost of Incarceration Per Adult Prisoner
$148K Cost of Incarceration Per Juvenile
Governor: Republican
Senate: Republican
House: Republican
In Session: Jan 14th - Apr 23th
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.
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10 TIPS FOR MEETING WITH YOUR LEGISLATOR
Preparing for a meeting with your legislator can be intimidating, but with these helpful tips it doesn’t have to be!
10 TIPS FOR MEETING WITH YOUR LEGISLATOR
Preparing for a meeting with your legislator can be intimidating, but with these helpful tips it doesn’t have to be!
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!

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.

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.
*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.