Take action against mass incarceration this Jubilee year

February 4, 2025 | U.S. Catholic

Responding to Pope Francis’ call for the Jubilee Year, we can restore hope to the incarcerated by advocating for justice, mercy, and liberation.
By  Alessandra Harris | U.S. Catholic

Last April, my husband and I visited a prison in Globe, Arizona—a powerful experience that brought to life everything I had been working toward and learning about for years. I’d spent countless hours corresponding with incarcerated pen pals, exploring the complexities of incarceration in my writing, and delving into courses on restorative justice and trauma. Still, I didn’t know what to expect as we walked into the event space, where 65 incarcerated men stood in two long lines, forming a tunnel with raised arms to welcome us. As we ran through, the men cheered, high-fived us, and smiled warmly. My apprehension soon disappeared, and I was able to enjoy a full day of connecting with these men, learning about their life stories, and realizing I had far more in common with them than I would have otherwise imagined.

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