Human stories.

We aim to humanize the lives of those of us behind bars in the eyes of the world by strengthening public understanding and encouraging compassion.

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Oversentencing in Virginia:

Truth on ESC Expansion 2025:

Response to Continuing Misinformation

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Keep the incentives alive!

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Truth on ESC Expansion 2024:

Response to Jason Miyares Misleading Claims

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Our Mission, Humanize

We aim to humanize the lives of those of us behind bars in the eyes of the world by strengthening public understanding and encouraging compassion.

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Our Writing & Correspondence Programs

The Humanization Project is proud to support and share creative writing and academic research pieces authored by those behind bars.

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Donate

All donations go to supporting our efforts of humanizing those behind bars. We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

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Inthrive Film Festival

From incarceration to thriving.

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Artshow at the Richmond Public Library

Sponsored by the ACLU

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Get Involved

Find out how to get involved!

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