BeyondLWOP

An image of a person formerly sentenced to LWOP

Second Chances

Stronger Communities

End life without parole.

Rekindle hope. Revitalize communities.

What is Life Without Parole?

How is LWOP Harmful?

What About Survivors?

What are Alternatives?

Meet Them

People who were sentenced to die in prison.

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By the Numbers

+ PEOPLE

ARE CURRENTLY SENTENCED TO LWOP IN

THE UNITED STATES

PERCENT

OF THE WORLD’S LWOP PRISONERS ARE IN

THE UNITED STATES

195

COUNTRY

IN THE WORLD SENTENCES CHILDREN TO LWOP:

THE UNITED STATES

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Meet inspiring individuals who are working to end LWOP across the nation.

The National LWOP
Leadership Council

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Join the Team!

The National LWOP Leadership Council is seeking two new members. If you were formerly sentenced to LWOP, have a passion to end the sentence, and can commit 10 hours a month, we encourage you to apply! To learn more or to apply, click here.