Voice of the Experienced Vote

Voice of the Experienced Vote (VOTE) is a grassroots organization in New Orleans, LA, founded and led by formerly incarcerated individuals, their families, and allies. Dedicated to restoring the full human and civil rights of those affected by the criminal justice system, VOTE builds power through community organizing, policy advocacy, and civic engagement. They aim to improve public safety without relying on mass incarceration and stand in solidarity with all those fighting against oppression.

VOTE is a network of currently and formerly incarcerated individuals and their loved ones who understand the firsthand trauma of incarceration. By sharing their experiences and using their collective voice, they work to create change at the local, state, and national levels. Their organizing efforts focus on employment rights, housing rights, medical rights, and voting rights, recognizing these as crucial building blocks for successful rehabilitation and reentry. Through community education, civic engagement, and policy advocacy, VOTE develops formerly incarcerated leaders to champion their reforms and pave the path to ending mass incarceration.

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