Amy K. Nelson
| Amy K. Nelson | |
| Occupation | Lawyer; writer; advocate |
|---|---|
| Known for | Writing and advocacy on the criminal justice system and the families it affects |
Amy K. Nelson is an American founder, lawyer and criminal justice reform advocate. She writes about the intersection of the legal system and everyday life, with particular attention to the experience of families navigating white-collar prosecution and incarceration.[1]
Advocacy
Nelson's work considers what systemic reform would look like if policy were designed around the humanity of the people involved rather than around the mechanics of punishment.[1]
Nelson presented to the White Collar Support Group's Tuesday Night Speaker Series on November 19, 2024.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 White Collar Support Group, "Amy K. Nelson: Founder, Lawyer, Mother, and Criminal Justice Reform Advocate," November 19, 2024. https://prisonist.org/resources/amy-k-nelson-criminal-justice-reform-advocate/