In the United States, we have a national obsession with arresting and incarcerating people. This obsession has led to mass incarceration, which has devastating consequences for individuals, families, and communities.
Many of the people filling up our jails and prisons do not pose a threat to public safety. They need help, not punishment.
The "OverCriminalized" video shines a light on solutions that are saving lives and money, keeping the public safer, and moving us away from our national obsession with mass incarceration.
If your city is "OverCriminalized" you can do something about it. You can contact your elected officials and demand that they support programs that offer alternatives to incarceration. You can also volunteer your time to help people who are struggling with addiction, poverty, or mental illness.
Together, we can make a difference. We can end mass incarceration and create a more just and equitable society.
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