An attorney at the Vera Institute of Justice, Elizabeth Swavola fights for criminal justice reform in the U.S. Here, she shares thoughts on how the status quo hurts individuals and families, and prevents them from living in a just and equitable society. “In a business community, if something wasn't working you would fix it. But we seem to be stuck in this paradigm of “This is the way we've always done it,” and it's not working. It's breaking up families. It's hurting individuals. It's preventing communities from being healthy and safe. I think it's time to shift, get back on track, and do a better job.” –Elizabeth Swavola The Ford Foundation, a social justice philanthropy, presents the #FutureIsHers, an in-depth, multimedia content series celebrating the innovators, risk-takers, and change-makers we proudly support and the impact they’ve had on women and girls everywhere. While the challenges women and girls face are many, they’re rising up around the world—rewriting the rules, redefining power, and reimagining what equality looks like. With their collective action, social change is possible: The future is hers. ____ We want this video to be accessible to the widest possible audience. For a fully accessible version with audio descriptions and a transcript, please visit: https://www.fordfoundation.org/news-and-stories/videos/it-s-time-for-prison-reform-in-the-us-featuring-elizabeth-swavola/ This video series is also available with audio descriptions on YouTube, please click on the following link to access the playlist:    • (Audio Described) The #FutureIsHers   To learn more about inclusive media, please visit https://rootedinrights.org/accessthat/ _____ Subscribe! null Follow Ford Foundation on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FordFound Twitter: https://twitter.com/FordFoundation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fordfoundation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ford-foundation