Susan Burton

A leader in criminal justice reform, Susan Burton shares her courageous odyssey in overcoming tragedy, addiction, and incarceration to help others like her find a new way of life.

For two decades, Susan has been a leading figure in the criminal justice reform movement. Her award-winning civil and human rights work has been instrumental in raising the visibility of the struggles and barriers faced by formerly incarcerated people, and in changing the narrative of mass incarcerated women.

In her memoir Becoming Ms. Burton: From Prison to Recovery to Leading the Fight for Incarcerated Women, she traces the trajectory of her personal trials with poverty, abuse, drug and alcohol addiction, and loss that led to nearly 20 years of cycling in and out of prison. With grit, resilience, and perseverance, she overcame those challenges and dedicated her life to helping others break the cycle of incarceration through her nonprofit, A New Way of Life Re-Entry Project. 

Susan stands as a powerful yet compassionate voice for those who are caught up in the criminal justice system. She shares concrete policy and structural changes to the U.S prison system, as well as support and solutions that enable others who have served time find lasting freedom, rebuild their lives, and heal with dignity.

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