According to Pew Research, 27% of eligible Gen Z voters (those born 1997-2012) cast ballots in the 2022 midterm election — a higher rate than any other generation. Despite the fact that the US holds the title for highest incarceration rate on earth — a dishonor we’ve held longer than most of Gen Z has been alive – AND every five minutes, someone is incarcerated for a technical violation of probation or parole - polling shows that criminal justice and public safety do not rank as a top priority issue. REFORM is working to change that.
In 2023, we launched our Future Shapers Advisory Council, a dynamic group of young leaders committed to inspiring their generation to join the movement to transform probation and parole.
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Founder of Climate Cardinals & the youngest advisor to the United Nations in U.S history
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Founder of the Social Equity Through Education Alliance
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Quarterback for the Carolina Panthers
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Founder of Gen Z For Change
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Future Shapers Co-chair & Gen Z Organizer at REFORM Alliance
But they're more than just advisors - the Future Shapers are also out in their communities, using their platforms to raise awareness, inspire their peers, and mobilize support for real criminal justice reform.
The Council launched at a dinner hosted by REFORM Co-chair Michael Rubin, in partnership with Kim Kardashian, where leaders heard from policy experts and people impacted by our criminal justice and supervision systems.
We also visited Lancaster prison, to hear directly from to meet with incarcerated individuals to learn about their experiences with the criminal justice system and identify ways in which the system can better support safety and rehabilitation.
On April 10th, 2024, Gen Z takes the reins. REFORM is rallying young people nationwide for a day of action to transform probation and parole. This is your chance to stand up, make your voice heard, and inspire your peers to join the movement. From campus quads to classroom takeovers and community forums, campuses across the US will see student ambassadors activate their student body.
to play a crucial role in advocating for justice reform and making a profound impact in your community
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