Advancing Real Change, Inc.
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Advancing Real Change, Inc.
@advancingchange.bsky.social
Creating a more just world by advancing empathy, dignity, and equity within and beyond the criminal legal system. advancechange.org
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Together Towards Justice - Advancing Real Change
Join us to celebrate the winners of our annual awards recognizing excellence in mitigation.
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October 21, 2025 at 3:43 PM
And learn more about our incredible award winners here: advancechange.org/blog/announc...
Announcing the 2025 ARC Award Winners - Advancing Real Change
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October 7, 2025 at 12:51 AM
We are excited for this opportunity to raise awareness about the power and impact of mitigation and the lessons it can teach us. Her book will be published in January 2026 and you can pre-order it now.

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The Deserving
A groundbreaking new take on the American justice system from one of its unknown “mercy workers,” offering a powerful new vision of responsibility, punishment,…
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September 30, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Read Executive Director Liz Vartkessian's letter about her client, Larry, who is no longer on death row after 20 years. mailchi.mp/advancechang...
Relief after 20 years
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May 8, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Together we can take steps towards a criminal legal system and a society that protects and respects the dignity of every human being.
March 18, 2025 at 4:29 PM
In this spirit, we invite you to join us on April 26, 2025, for our annual walk-a-thon community event and fundraiser. ARC team members will walk in Baltimore; Washington, DC; and Jacksonville, Florida to build community and raise funds for our work.
March 18, 2025 at 4:29 PM
At a time when fear, inequality, hatred, and broken systems are driving us apart, we must fight even harder to walk toward a better world. The only way to keep moving forward is to join together.
March 18, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Opinions among victims vary widely, and we are encouraged to see open discussion and hear voices in support of the act. “Part of my healing includes forgiveness, and forgiveness is not an overnight process," the family member of one victim said at a recent hearing.
February 6, 2025 at 12:28 PM