Backtracking on Justice
Proponents claim that the death penalty brings closure to the families of murder victims. But countless families of murder victims experience greater trauma at the hands of this lengthy and complex process.
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The Death Penalty in the United States
The death penalty fails, at every level, to bring true justice. What it doesn’t do is heal those impacted by violence (including the person who acted violently), or create accountability that repairs harm.
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Plea Bargains
Some say we need the death penalty to secure confessions and plea deals to get life without parole. But this isn’t necessarily the case.
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Poverty and Poor Legal Defense
The high costs of legal teams often leave poor defendants with grossly inadequate legal representation, preventing them from receiving a fair trial.
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The Dying Death Penalty
More and more people are realizing that the death penalty is a failure, and believe that we should end it.
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Executions Create More Victims
Healing Justice The impact on those who carry them out Those who witness or participate in executions share an unlikely bond: they are at the absolute center of the death penalty. The mythology is that executions heal wounds, but studies and individual experiences suggest that executions inflict more wounds than they heal, all while creating…
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People are asking…
From cost to innocence to unfairness, here are answers to some of the toughest questions about the death penalty.
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Latinos and the Death Penalty
Latino people are disproportionately impacted by the criminal justice system, and the death penalty is no exception. It’s no wonder the Latino community is speaking up in growing numbers to say this broken policy needs to end.
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Dumb on Crime
It’s time to dispel the myth that the death penalty ensures greater safety and opportunities for communities. Even law enforcement and lawmakers believe it is a waste of resources that distracts us from true public safety.
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Wasteful & Inefficient
Many believe that the death penalty is a cost-effective approach to justice. In reality, the death penalty’s complexity, length, and finality drive costs through the roof, making it much more expensive.
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