Transforming Criminal Justice

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Thank you for participating in the creation of the Justice Imagined portrait archive. The digital portrait archive will be a vital element in the Mobile Abolition Library. Your participation and amplification of your insight is crucial in developing a nuanced perspective on the criminal justice system. You will receive a 12"x18" portrait on fine art paper after you:

A) complete the survey (feel free to write creatively, maybe your answer is a poem, a lyric),

B) send a selfie or image of yourself for your portrait

C) create an audio recording of your responses in a mp3/4 OR we can create a voice for your response!

SEND YOUR IMAGE AND RECORDING to abolitionlibrary@gmail.com

Email *

My favorite color is?

I live in (city, state/location)?

The first time I was incarcerated was at what age?

The events leading up to my incarceration?

Were you offered any resources or support prior to the incident that led to your incarceration? If not, what resources do you think would have been helpful in preventing your involvement in the criminal justice system?

The resources and life skills I was offered or gained during your incarceration were?

Has your life changed as a result of holding a conviction on your record?

What are some of the stigmas and barriers you have had to overcome since being released from incarceration?

How has your conviction affected your family and relationships?

Did you ever feel like you had lost hope during your time in prison or after your release? If so, how did you overcome that feeling?

What changes would you like to see in the criminal justice system to better support formerly incarcerated individuals?

What resources do you think are essential for individuals to re-enter communities after incarceration?

How did your experience in the criminal justice system impact your mental health and well-being?

What advice do you have for others who may be facing similar challenges after being released from incarceration?

What is your hope for policing and prisons in your community?

Your Name and email?

To be eligible for the 12"x18" portrait you must include

A) a selfie for the creation of your portrait

B)an audio recording of your answers or check below for options on this (we do prefer your voice!)

SEND BOTH OF THESE ITEMS TO abolitionlibrary@gmail.com

PLEASE CHECK ITEMS BELOW TO CLARIFY THE TERMS OF YOUR PARTICIPATION.

I want to participate but want to remain anonymous.

I want to participate and would like to include my name (please indicate chosen name in contact info)

I don't want my portrait and would like it to be sent to another party.

I would like another individual record the audio of my responses

I would like to donate my stipend to the library for the purchase of a book

If you indicated sending your portrait to another party, please enter their mailing information below.

We are so grateful that you took the time to share your story and look forward to seeing and hearing from you. PLEASE feel free to reach out and keep up with the travels of the Mobile Abolition Library. Until then - Love and Light.

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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