Going to jail, even for one day, can disrupt people’s lives and have lasting impacts on individuals and their families. We believe that keeping people out of the legal system is the first step in lessening the impact of the system on individuals, families, and communities. Keeping people out of the system entails examining how individuals initially come into contact with law enforcement, investing in resources that promote alternatives to police contact, and dismantling core practices funneling people into the legal system’s revolving door. Learn more about our projects dedicated to keeping people out of the legal system below.