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2023 Legislative Priorities

The Cost to Justice

The concept of justice should be simple; however, through policies such as mandatory minimum sentencing, solitary confinement, and the privatization of prisons,  justice is blurred. 

The Cost to Society

Virginia has more than 38,000 people incarcerated. The annual cost of holding a prisoner in Virginia is $24,667. In 2008, Virginia taxpayers spent 7.6 percent of the state’s general funds on corrections. 

The Cost to Families

The unseen victims of incarceration are the children and families. Incomes are lost, children are left absent one parent, and are more likely to get into trouble themselves. 

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  • About Us
    • Mission Statement
    • History
    • Board of Directors
    • Chapters
    • Newsletters
  • Get Help
    • What to do if a loved one is incarcerated
    • Resources For Families
    • Reentry Resources
  • Get Involved
    • Membership
    • Citizen Advocacy
    • Contact Your Legislators
  • Issues
    • Sentencing >
      • Drug Laws
      • Alternatives to Incarceration
      • Sentencing Resource Library
    • Parole
    • Reentry >
      • Employment
    • Prison Conditions
    • Sex Offender Registry
    • Death Penalty
  • Donate