Why two million women released from prison each year need a safe place to land.
In short: Susan Burton, who experienced the cycle of incarceration herself, shares her mission to provide housing and support for women leaving the prison system. Her work challenges conventional views on rehabilitation and demonstrates the critical importance of second chances for thousands of individuals re-entering society.
In the United States, approximately two million women are released from jails and prisons annually. Many of these individuals face immediate instability upon their release, often lacking a secure place to live. Susan Burton, having navigated this cycle personally, established a model to offer others the stability she eventually found.
Recorded at TED2026 on April 15, 2026, the talk explores how providing a safe environment can fundamentally change the trajectory of lives after incarceration. By focusing on the necessity of support systems, Burton aims to shift the broader societal perspective on how we approach reintegration and second chances.
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