Sisters Inside Inc.
West End, AU 🇦🇺
"Sisters Inside is committed to changing our unjust social structure. We recognise that the level of change required to achieve a just society is substantial, and that change toward this end will be slow. In spite of this, we believe there is value in challenging social norms through valuing people over property. We will act in the interest of the majority who are currently excluded from social power. At present, the structure of our society reduces the choices available to both individuals and groups. We are working toward a society which enables people to make real choices, that is, to have an equal ability to say “yes” or “no”; to make changes or to choose not to change.
We believe that two key strategies can contribute toward achieving positive social change. Both societies and individuals are in a constant process of change. Any change can be more or less useful. Doing things differently can, in and of itself, create new positive possibilities in people’s minds – knowledge is power! Consistent, persistent challenge of the status quo can equally generate productive change. For example, challenging behaviour that is widely assumed to be acceptable can generate the community awareness required for productive social change to occur.
We will understand and promote the common humanity of everyone in society, rather than accepting the constructs that operate in the interest of the ruling elite. People have the capacity to learn from experiences of others. We believe we are responsible for sharing knowledge with those that “miss out”, including women in the criminal justice system. This is why we are committed to reassuring women that they can exercise some control in their lives, and convincing them that they can gain from an improved society. To this end, we will act to achieve positive changes both within prison “society” and within the wider social structures affecting women’s lives."
https://sistersinside.com.au/our-values-and-vision/
