Susan Burton

Susan Burton
Born
East Los Angeles
Occupationactivist
Known foractivism

Susan Burton is an American activist, author and founder based in Los Angeles, United States.[1][2] In 1998, she founded of A New Way of Life Re-Entry Project, a nonprofit organization that supports formerly incarcerated people transition back to society.[3] She was named a CNN Hero in 2010 and a Purpose Prize winner in 2012.[3][4] Burton's advocacy work focuses on Criminal Justice Reform.[5]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference :0 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Journalist Jaime Joyce of 'TIME for Kids' in Conversation With Author Susan Burton, Antoinette Carter". Pulitzer Center. June 16, 2020.
  3. ^ a b Toner, Kathleen. "'Magic happened' after she gave ex-cons a chance at new lives". CNN. Retrieved 10 March 2017.
  4. ^ "Susan Burton". Encore.org. Retrieved 10 March 2017.
  5. ^ "Criminal Justice Reform Activist Shares Inspirational Story". Now & Ever the Campaign for Ole Miss. Retrieved 2024-04-12.