Today, more than 2.2 million people are in American jails and prisons. Nearly 4.7 million people are on probation or parole. And nearly 70 million people are living with a criminal record. Locally, South Dakota incarcerates more people per capita than Russia and disproportionally jails women and people of color.
If you think those numbers are staggering, you’re right, but you can be a part of changing those numbers when heading to the polls.
On October 29th, learn about South Dakota's fraught history with voting rights and how your rights as a voter are in jeopardy even today.
Join us and hear practical ways to ensure you can cast your ballot, as well as how your vote can shape the future of the criminal justice system in South Dakota. #VoteSmartJustice
