Worth Rises

Worth Rises is a nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to researching, exposing, and addressing the financial impacts of the prison industry and the commercialization of the U.S. criminal legal system. Working closely with directly impacted individuals and communities, the organization conducts research, develops public education initiatives, and leads advocacy efforts focused on increasing transparency, promoting accountability, and advancing policy reform.

The organization's work includes original research, data analysis, public awareness campaigns, coalition building, and community organizing. By producing accessible reports and educational resources, Worth Rises seeks to inform policymakers, advocates, investors, businesses, and the public about the economic structures and incentives that shape the criminal legal system. It also develops campaigns aimed at protecting resources within affected communities and encouraging institutional and policy changes.

Committed to community-centered advocacy, Worth Rises partners with directly impacted people to amplify their experiences and perspectives while supporting efforts to advance systemic reform. Through research, education, and public engagement, the organization works to foster informed dialogue and drive meaningful change within the criminal legal system.