Advancing Real Change, Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Baltimore, MD, dedicated to promoting justice and fairness within the criminal legal system. They strive to ensure that the life histories of individuals facing criminal charges are given the attention they deserve, aiming to provide judges, juries, and prosecutors with a comprehensive understanding of the person beyond their alleged crimes. Through their work, they aim to create a more just and humane criminal legal system that takes into account the redeeming qualities, community support, and personal experiences of those involved.
Advancing Real Change, Inc. unearths the life histories of individuals facing extreme sentences, sharing true, accurate, and detailed information about their lives with the decision-makers in their cases. By highlighting the impact of trauma, the organization educates defense teams and the wider community on the importance of empathy and mitigation in reducing extreme sentences. Through their resources, webinars, and community events, they provide support, training, and education to defense teams across the country, ultimately working towards a more equitable criminal legal system.
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