Advancing Real Change, Inc. investigates the life histories of people accused of crimes to uncover their full humanity, and trains defenders nationwide. Our work reduces extreme sentences and promotes true justice.
Learn moreThe mission of Advancing Real Change, Inc. is to create a more just world by advancing empathy, dignity, and equity within and beyond the criminal legal system.
Our criminal legal system is driven by false narratives: that some crimes render people unworthy of mercy, that some individuals cannot change, and that everyone chooses the life they have. These fictions lead to dehumanization, extreme sentences, and mass incarceration.
ARC is changing the narrative to change the system.
Through intensive, thorough investigation, we reveal the humanity and dignity of our clients. We counter fear-based narratives with true, nuanced life histories that help judges, juries, and other decision-makers see the complete picture of our clients’ lives.
Advancing Real Change, Inc., is transforming the lives of individuals and making a long-term impact on the criminal legal system.
of our clients receive shorter and more humane sentences
criminal defense team members have accessed our training and resources
of our cases have been in high-needs jurisdictions in the past 5 years
Ask a Mitigation Specialist, a resource program that allows defenders to meet directly and privately with a mitigation specialist for…
Holly Clifton & Miriam Bankston
Criminal defense practitioners, sentence reform advocates, and other justice partners are invited to attend the seminar, Mitigation as the Standard:…
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The session will offer practical strategies for building strong compassionate release requests. Participants will understand how to prioritize records and…
Jessica Graf
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