Reimagine Incarceration!
Rehabilitation Instead of Incarceration!
One Story at a Time.
With West Virginia’s incarceration rate well above the national average, the number of people who have been convicted of a crime, have had family members incarcerated, or have otherwise been adversely impacted by the criminal justice system is disproportionately large in our state.
The West Virginia Family of Convicted People is a network of these justice-impacted people who have come together to empower one another through advocacy and foster civic engagement in their community.
Voter Enfranchisement
The West Virginia Family of Convicted People firmly believes that in a democracy, all voices matter. While many West Virginians believe that being convicted of a crime strips away your right to vote, that simply isn’t the case for most people. If you know anyone who has be impacted by the criminal justice system and want to know if they can vote or is interested in working with us to help restore voting rights, get in touch!
Spend five minutes with someone who has been impacted by the criminal justice system and you’ll know that, like anyone, they have a story that is unique to themselves. At WVFCP, we host events that encourage fellowship and sharing these stories to show that we are more than the preconceived notions and stigmas that are out there. Connect with us to help share your story!
Empowered Storytelling
Direct Advocacy
Public office holders often have no idea what life is like for justice-impacted people living in West Virginia. That’s why the WVFCP shows up and shows out. Wether its city council or state legislative sessions, our team knocks on doors and fights for a seat at the table. If you’d like to get involved, reach out!
“It is said that no one truly knows a nation until one has been inside its jails. A nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but its lowest ones.”
— Nelson Mandela
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
mail@acluwv.org
Phone
(304) 345-9246