Freedom Delivered: Return to Freedom Projects NACDL’s Return to Freedom Projects help those serving overly harsh sentences by supporting pro bono volunteers to secure clemency and compassionate release. NACDL’s Return to Freedom Projects transform lives. In 2024:
43 individuals received compassionate release through the Projects.
1,932 years of excessive incarceration were eliminated.
Since its inception:
Over 300 total individuals freed.
41 individuals’ life sentences commuted to freedom.
2,400+ volunteer lawyers committed to the Projects.
10,000+ assistance requests processed.
This is more than reform. It’s a movement for human dignity.
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NACDL AND NFCJ IMPACT REPORT 2024
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