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Our Network

Partners

We work alongside organizations across Arizona and nationally that share our commitment to transforming the criminal legal system, supporting returning citizens, and building a more just society.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."

— Margaret Mead

Major Supporter

Major Funder • 2024–2026

Arnold Ventures

Arnold Ventures is a philanthropy dedicated to tackling some of the most pressing problems in the United States. Their criminal justice reform portfolio supports evidence-based policies that advance community safety, fairness, and fiscal responsibility. Arnold Ventures has been a foundational funder of Praxis Initiative since our launch, providing critical support that makes our oversight, policy, and advocacy work possible.

Active Coalition

Organizations We Work With

Our active coalition partners — organizations we collaborate with directly on campaigns, policy, and advocacy across Arizona and nationally.

National reform, green workforce, technology

Dream.Org

Dream.Org is a national nonprofit working at the intersection of social justice and environmental progress. Their Justice Reform team supports policy campaigns, technology initiatives, and green workforce development for returning citizens.

Sentencing reform, mandatory minimums, family advocacy

FAMM

FAMM (Families Against Mandatory Minimums) is a national nonprofit working to create a more fair and effective criminal justice system. They advocate for sentencing reform, second chances, and policies that keep families together.

Bipartisan reform, state and federal policy

Justice Action Network

The Justice Action Network is the largest bipartisan coalition working to reform the criminal justice system at the state and federal level. They bring together progressive and conservative partners to advance evidence-based policies.

Conservative reform, fiscal responsibility, public safety

Right on Crime

Right on Crime is a national conservative criminal justice reform initiative. They champion policies that prioritize public safety, reduce government spending, and support second chances grounded in conservative principles.

Children and families, family unity, advocacy

Stand for Children Arizona

Stand for Children Arizona advocates for policies that protect and support Arizona children and families impacted by the criminal legal system. Their work focuses on keeping families connected and ensuring children's needs are centered in reform efforts.

Conservative reform, federal policy, redemption

Nolan Center for Justice (ACU/CPAC)

The Nolan Center for Justice, housed at the American Conservative Union (ACU/CPAC), advances conservative criminal justice reform at the federal level. They promote policies grounded in redemption, public safety, and limited government.

Public safety, evidence-based policy, sentencing reform

Arizonans for Effective Public Safety

Arizonans for Effective Public Safety is a coalition of Arizona organizations and advocates working to advance evidence-based public safety policies. They support sentencing reform, reentry programs, and oversight measures that make communities safer.

Allied Organizations

Organizations We Support

Vital organizations in the reform movement whose work we support, amplify, and stand alongside.

Wrongful conviction, post-conviction relief

Arizona Justice Project

The Arizona Justice Project reviews and assists in cases of actual innocence or cases in which a miscarriage of justice has occurred. They investigate claims of innocence and work to exonerate wrongfully convicted individuals.

Reentry, housing, employment

Crossroads Programs

Crossroads Programs provides transitional housing, employment services, and case management for individuals returning to the community from incarceration. They focus on reducing recidivism through stable housing and employment.

Criminal justice reform, immigration, advocacy

FWD.us

FWD.us is a bipartisan political organization working to reform immigration and criminal justice policies. Their Arizona team supports sentencing reform, prison oversight, and policies that reduce unnecessary incarceration.

Indigenous communities, reentry, cultural services

Phoenix Indian Center

The Phoenix Indian Center provides culturally responsive services to American Indian communities, including reentry support, workforce development, and cultural programming that honors traditional pathways to healing.

Domestic violence, sexual assault, survivor support

Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence

ACESDV provides direct services, training, and policy advocacy to end sexual and domestic violence in Arizona. Their work includes supporting incarcerated survivors and addressing the intersection of domestic violence and the criminal legal system.

Peer mentorship, employment, narrative change

Reframe Reentry

Reframe Reentry is a community organization dedicated to changing the narrative around returning citizens. They provide peer mentorship, employment connections, and advocacy to support successful reintegration.

Previously Affiliated

Prison reform, direct service, policy advocacy

American Friends Service Committee — ArizonaFormer Partner

AFSC Arizona worked to end mass incarceration and build justice through direct service, policy advocacy, and community organizing. Their Arizona office has since dissolved, but their legacy of supporting incarcerated people and returning citizens continues to inform our work.