Systemic challenge: The mass incarceration rate is increasing in the US, with an especially severe situation for the LGBTQ+ inmates, while many people are still unaware of it.
Stakeholders (current problems):
- Audience: Lehigh students and faculty, people in the Bethlehem community
- Some are not aware of the current social justice system or the mass incarceration rate.
- Some are interested in making a change but they have no idea about related resources or organizations.
- Lack of education – stereotypes and discrimination still exist
- Our Partners
- Limited members with similar interest
- Need a larger social network
- Not powerful enough for the government to change the policy
- Inmates, especially LGBTQ+ people
- Lack of understanding
- Lack of education about the current social justice system and their own situation
- Can’t gather people with the same goal
- Low rehabilitation rate
- Face discrimination or stereotypes