Dear John,

After 5 years behind bars, Sonya is finally home. But on top of the stress of COVID-19 and rebuilding her life, crippling restitution payments make it nearly impossible to make ends meet.

The government has stepped in to help many Americans during this time of crisis in the form of eviction moratoriums, stimulus checks, and student loan forbearance. We believe the same relief should be extended to those who have to pay fines and fees. While these payments are often the most severe for those who have been incarcerated, fines and fees can even include simple traffic violations, thus, anyone is at risk of getting trapped under a pile of interest accrual and insurmountable debt.

That’s why Dream Corps JUSTICE is partnering with grassroots organizers in calling on the Governors of Connecticut, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Oregon to alleviate the economic hardships placed upon people who owe fines and fees and immediately forgive all state-owed debt. 

Unite With Us

This type of relief is already happening in California, but we can’t stop there. We need your help uplifting Sonya's story by getting thousands of people to tell their Governors to bring relief to communities who need it most. If you’re interested in helping to make this possible (especially if you live in Connecticut, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Oregon), click here to sign our petitions and help turn this dream into reality. 

Thank you for standing with us!
— The Dream Corps JUSTICE Team