Lisa Ling: Reentry Solutions for California’s Growth and Safety

At CROP Organization, we believe in investing in proven success. In this powerful message, award-winning journalist Lisa Ling highlights the stark reality of California’s prison system—where taxpayers spend over $130,000 annually per incarcerated person, yet more than half return to prison. But there is a better way.

CROP’s innovative reentry program is transforming lives, ensuring that 100% of our graduates successfully reintegrate into society, never returning to incarceration. Not only do our graduates stay free, but they also contribute to the economy, generating an annual economic impact of $122,800 per person. This is more than rehabilitation—it’s a movement to disrupt cycles of incarceration and create lasting change. Watch the video to learn why CROP is the smarter, more effective investment for a better future.