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Pamela,    Nearly 1 million women are under the control of the criminal legal system. They are not suffering the effects of mass incarceration alone. Most of these women have children. And many who are locked up are separated from their families simply because they can't afford bail. Does that seem right to you, Pamela? Your gift today helps Vera fight the criminalization and mass incarceration that too often separate parents from their children and loved ones from their families. Forcing people who cannot afford bail to spend the duration of their legal proceedings behind bars is always harmful and inhumane. But when incarcerated parents are also the primary caregivers for their families, it means that holding them behind bars for even one day has the potential to impact their children's health and safety. With your support, Vera has fought to end money bail, taken steps to eliminate racial disparities in sentencing, and helped move the needle to expand community-based alternatives to incarceration. Pamela, as a Vera supporter, your impact on incarcerated people and their loved ones is transformative. If you can, will you consider making a gift to give our work a needed boost? The status quo can be a powerful force, but working together, we've proven we can improve people's lives, build a better future, and help keep more families together. Thank you for being in this fight, Vera Institute of Justice  © 2024 Vera Institute of Justice. All Rights Reserved.   Vera Institute of Justice 34 35th Street | Suite 4-2A | Brooklyn, NY 11232 (212) 334-1300   Privacy Statement | unsubscribe