W H Y A B O L I T I O N ?

Not all abolitionists are the same. Activists and communities come to abolition for many reasons. Here are a few of ours: No one should be put in a cage. Prisons and policing are rooted in subjugation, colonialism, and enslavement. They have no place in our future.

The Prison Industrial Complex (PIC) does not create accountability or heal harm. It unfairly punishes some while other go unscathed and victims are often ignored. The PIC increases harm on the most vulnerable communities.

The PIC does not get to the root causes of any harms it supposedly addresses. It does not properly address factors such as poverty, mental health, or racism. We need more than police, punishment, and prisons to create a liberated and safe future.