Building a new system starts with the acknowledgement that the people who cause harm and are harmed are people, human beings. Felon is a term we never use because it doesn't consider a person's humanity, no matter who they are. So we support this statement fully.
The Formerly Incarcerated, Convicted Peoples & Families Movement (FICPFM) urges everyone to reject the dehumanizing term 'felon' in political discourse. Our society needs to move forward with a justice system that embodies fairness, respect, and compassion. Read the statement from David Ayala, Executive Director of FICPFM, to learn more about our stance on respectful language and criminal justice reform. #FreeTheVote #FICPFM #CountUsIn #CallUsHuman #CriminalJusticeReform #Leadership #SocialJustice