Carceral Characteristics in Organizations is a reflective and practical guide that helps individuals and teams identify how punitive, control-based dynamics show up within everyday workplaces—often unintentionally. By naming 10 common characteristics rooted in carceral systems, this resource supports organizations in moving toward more transparent, inclusive, and restorative ways of working.
This resource is especially useful for:
Nonprofit and social impact leaders working to align internal culture with justice-centered values
HR professionals & people managers seeking to build equitable, transparent, and supportive workplaces
Organizational consultants & facilitators guiding culture change, leadership development, or restorative systems change efforts
Staff and team members who want language to name workplace harm and advocate for healthier systems
Carceral Characteristics in Organizations is a reflective and practical guide that helps individuals and teams identify how punitive, control-based dynamics show up within everyday workplaces—often unintentionally. By naming 10 common characteristics rooted in carceral systems, this resource supports organizations in moving toward more transparent, inclusive, and restorative ways of working.
This resource is especially useful for:
Nonprofit and social impact leaders working to align internal culture with justice-centered values
HR professionals & people managers seeking to build equitable, transparent, and supportive workplaces
Organizational consultants & facilitators guiding culture change, leadership development, or restorative systems change efforts
Staff and team members who want language to name workplace harm and advocate for healthier systems