Ever wonder what mass incarceration really costs us—not just in terms of dollars, but in lost opportunities, strained families, and long-term economic impact? Spoiler: it’s a lot more than you think. In this episode, I sit down with Zoë Towns, Executive Director of FWD.us, to unpack the eye-opening findings from their report We Can’t Afford It: Mass Incarceration and the Family Tax. We break down the staggering financial burden of the prison system and explore what a better, more equitable future could look like. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

 

To find out more about Zoë Towns and the work of FWD.US: go to https://www.fwd.us/

To read their groundbreaking report, go to: https://www.wecantaffordit.us/

 

To learn more about Jessica Henry and Just Justice, go to www.jessicahenryjustice.com.