We support prosecutors in launching and sustaining their resentencing initiatives—from initial training and setup to successful reentry and reintegration of people released from prison.

For Prosecutors

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Jeff Rosen
Santa Clara County District Attorney
Jeff Rosen
Santa Clara County District Attorney

Sometimes people’s sentences are too long, they have paid their debt to society, and they can return home. It’s a win-win for our community.

Santa Clara County District Attorney
Diana Becton
Contra Costa County District Attorney
Diana Becton
Contra Costa County District Attorney

Except as a last resort, lengthy prison terms are expensive and unsustainable. They displace important public safety investments and often are not in the interest of justice or racial equity.

Contra Costa County District Attorney
Dwain Woodley
San Diego County Assistant District Attorney
Dwain Woodley
San Diego County Assistant District Attorney

We must end long sentences that are not in the interest of justice or public safety. That's the only way to break the cycle of recidivism and to repair broken communities.

San Diego County Assistant District Attorney
Jeff Reisig
Yolo County District Attorney
Jeff Reisig
Yolo County District Attorney

The job of the prosecutor is to strive for justice. Now, prosecutors have this unique ability to offer second chances. We should work to give people second chances when they earn them.

Yolo County District Attorney

Leaders Doing this Work

We partner with prosecuting agencies across the country to ensure they have the most effective tools to implement PIR.

How We Support Prosecutors

  • Analyze prison data 

  • Obtain + review prison records

  • Prepare for Victim Engagement  

  • Coordinate with stakeholder agencies 

  • Gather court and reentry documents

  • Draft motions + Court preparation

California Pilot

With $18M from the state of CA, For The People is leading the first Prosecutor-Initiated Resentencing Pilot in the country.

Resources for Prosecutors

Featured
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Year in Review: 2023
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Take a look at our biggest accomplishments of 2023, which would not be possible without the support and partnership of District Attorneys, community members, defense attorneys, and allies across the country.

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Guide
National Guide: Advancing Prosecutor-Initiated Resentencing
Guide

The first national guide supporting prosecutors, lawmakers, and advocates in advancing Prosecutor-Initiated Resentencing.

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Guide
Report
Prosecutor-Initiated Resentencing: California’s Opportunity to Expand Justice and Repair Harm
Report

The first report to examine the origins, trajectory, and impact of Prosecutor-Initiated Resentencing.

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Report
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Data Snapshot
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A sample data snapshot created by For The People's analytics team, helping prosecutors better understand their county's prison population so that they can do the work of Prosecutor-Initiated Resentencing.

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Sample Motions
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Sample of a "Motion for Resentencing" document, which puts the PIR process in motion once a prosecutor has decided to recommend a candidate to the Court.

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DA Toolkit
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A toolkit for prosecutors to implement Prosecutor-Initiated Resentencing in their jurisdiction.

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Fact Sheet
Bond Beyond Bars: Bringing Women & Mothers Home
Fact Sheet

Women are the fastest-growing prison population. This fact sheet is part of our partnership with the Young Women's Freedom Center and Sister Warriors Freedom Coalition to bring women home.

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Fact Sheet

County Prison Population Data Snapshots

We analyze county and state prison data and create the “County Snapshot” of a county’s prison population to help prosecutors understand their county’s prison population. See a sample data snapshot created by For The People’s data analytics team. 

Contact us to learn more about how we can support you.