CCDA communities know firsthand the impacts of mass incarceration and are working to develop a strategic, sustainable advocacy platform to influence systemic change. We are actively engaging people in our association and the broader community through education, leadership development, and bringing our experiences and understanding to the public square.
While it is essential to look at the systemic injustices and work to ensure that there are just public policies in place at federal, state, and local levels when engaging in mass incarceration, people can also engage the issue with solutions beyond a legislative response.
Churches and community-based programs that work with prevention, intervention, support for families separated by incarceration, and re-entry are all essential to providing support to those impacted by this growing phenomenon. We, as faith communities, need to look for opportunities to serve those affected with support services.
Mass Incarceration Network
The Locked in Solidarity Network is an informal band of CCDA leaders and partners from cities across the United States who share a common passion for mass incarceration and who seek company, wisdom, and practical assistance in local engagement and collective, national response.
Mass Incarceration Action Events
We are committed to the long haul when it comes to ending mass incarceration. We have several events that help raise awareness, get you connected to others passionate about the cause, and help you get in front of your legislators to fight for just laws. If you are interested in hosting an event, please contact us at info@ccda.org with questions.
Mass Incarceration Resources
Download these resources to help educate and strengthen your community’s collective understanding of the issues around mass incarceration and how to get involved in collaborative change.
Dive Deeper into CCD by learning from our amazing practitioners!
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The Lazarus Blueprint: A Guide for Churches to Embrace Reentry – Rev. Dexter Kearny, Candice Baughman, Antonio Gomez -
Creating Space for Community-owned Public Safety and Wellbeing – Teresa Long, Pastor Neil Kring -
Exploring Disenfranchised Grief and Resilience in Justice-involved Individuals – Rev. Dr. Lori E. Banfield, MTS, DMFT -
Death Penalty 101 -
Impact of Incarceration on the Psyche -
Restorative Justice, Repairing Harm, and Rebuilding Relationships -
Course: Journey To Justice — Advocacy That Moves Beyond The Criminal Legal System And Builds What We Need -
Journey to Justice — Advocacy that Moves Beyond the Criminal Legal System and Builds What We Need
Collaborative Partners
We are so thankful for our partners who are working hard to address mass incarceration locally and nationally.
Join the CCDA Family
Membership has always been a way for us to accomplish our mission and vision. We want you to succeed in your work, so we created a structure that will sustain our work of inspiring, training, and connecting individuals and organizations just like you. We are constantly striving to update and scale the resources available to our members so that you have the tools you need to complete the good work to which God has called you. Many of these member opportunities you will see below! You can join for as low as $10/month.
