The National Council is a movement led by directly impacted women, fighting to end the incarceration of women and girls once and for all. Founded in 2010 by a group of incarcerated mothers in the federal prison in Danbury, CT, we know firsthand the devastation of family separation and the deep harm caused by a system designed to punish rather than heal.

We believe true justice is not about imprisonment—it’s about building strong, thriving communities where women and girls have the support, resources, and opportunities they need to live with dignity. Our work goes beyond advocacy. We are creating the infrastructure for lasting change, pushing for policy reform, investing in alternatives, and prioritizing care overcriminalization.

Our mission extends beyond borders. Through our International Network, we organize globally to challenge harmful systems that disproportionately target women and girls. We work in solidarity with movements worldwide to create a future rooted in justice and equity.

We know that change is possible, but we can’t do it alone. With your support, we can continue our fight to dismantle the structures that uphold mass incarceration and replace them with systems that uplift and empower. Donate today and join the movement for freedom, justice, and lasting change.