Vera is committed to ending the overcriminalization and mass incarceration of people of color, immigrants, and people experiencing poverty. Our vision is to build safe, healthy, empowered communities and a fair, accountable justice system. Four strategic priorities power our fight for human dignity: • End the criminalization of people of color, immigrants, and people experiencing poverty. • Reduce the use of jails, prisons, and detention centers. • Center dignity and minimize the harms of criminal legal and immigration system involvement. • Support safe and thriving communities with comprehensive strategies that ensure accountability and are rooted in public health.
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