Voice of the Experienced (VOTE) is a grassroots organization led by formerly incarcerated people with four chapters throughout Louisiana. VOTE holds a central role in multiple local and national coalitions, and serves as a hub for criminal justice reform efforts. Through public advocacy and leadership development, VOTE influences and changes policies relating to jails, prisons, voting, employment, housing, parole, public health and more.
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VOTE ensures the impacted community is at the center of transforming the criminal justice system. VOTE was founded in 1986, and is highly regarded for both expertise and innovation.
Voice of the Experienced (VOTE) is a grassroots organization led by formerly incarcerated people with four chapters throughout Louisiana. VOTE holds a central role in multiple local and national coalitions, and serves as a hub for criminal…