Freedom for People

The Commodification of Lived Experience:

The arena of social justice advocacy is laden with organizations committed to criminal justice reform. Yet, an unsettling paradox persists—many such organizations, including the Fines and Fees Justice Center -FFJC and, until recently, the Fortune Society, are primarily led by white individuals. These white-led organizations often suffer from internal power imbalances that can dilute the impact of their advocacy work. This blog aims to scrutinize this complex issue, with a particular focus on a recent letter criticizing the Bureau of Prisons' (BOP) proposed changes to the Inmate Financial Responsibility Program - IFRP.