Inadequate legislative budgets for the Iowa Department of Corrections, resulting in reduced staffing levels and limiting effective programming for those incarcerated by the State.
Racial disparity in Iowa prisons. The number of African-Americans incarcerated in Iowa is significantly disproportionate to their representation in Iowa’s general population.
Massive debt incurred by individuals as they make their way through our judicial and prison systems, impacting efforts to rebuild their lives when released from prison.
Employment opportunities for individuals who have served their prison sentences and are trying to become productive members of our communities.
Rules in a great many apartment complexes which exclude anyone with a felony conviction from ever being allowed to rent an apartment, hindering efforts of individuals to rebuild their lives.