But that can all change in 2018 with the Voting Restoration Amendment — a Florida ballot initiative that gives Florida voters the choice to return the eligibility to vote to those who have fully completed their sentences.

The SPLC believes in second chances, and we think that Florida law should too. Help make it happen by volunteering with the Second Chances Florida campaign.

We need volunteers to help us fill phone banking and canvassing shifts! The phone banks can be done entirely from home, and canvassing is happening all over Florida. It’s easy to get involved, and we give you all the training and resources you need.

Phone banking