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For The People supports prosecutors to look back at past sentences. 

Today, there are people in our prisons who can be safely released. Whether their sentences are based on outdated policies, or the person has rehabilitated—continued confinement is not in the interest of justice. 

Jeff Rosen
Practicing Resentencing for 4 Years

Our Work

Prosecutors are public safety leaders. They should be involved in looking back.

Now, they have the power to determine whether someone can be safely released from prison—prioritizing public safety, victims, and rehabilitation. They can make changes. They can reunite families. They can do this For The People. 

Alvin Hayes
Released after 22 Years

Expanding Justice Nationwide 

In 2018, we secured the first Prosecutor-Initiated Resentencing (PIR) law in the country. Now, five states have their own PIR laws. Reach out today to help bring Prosecutor-Initiated Resentencing to your jurisdiction.

Where we work

Justice Calls Us.

Four prosecutors share why they are looking back at past sentences.

Diana Becton
Contra Costa District Attorney

Home for Good

More than 700 people have been safely resentenced because a prosecutor brought their case back to court. Now, they have the opportunity to be parents, caregivers, taxpayers, and good neighbors. 

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People resentenced through Prosecutor-Initiated Resentencing.

    
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Elected prosecutors’ offices who have petitioned for resentencing.

    
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Prosecutor-Initiated Resentencing laws enacted in just four years.

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