Destination Freedom

Criminal Justice Advocacy, Reentry Support, and Independent Journalism

Supporting people impacted by the criminal justice system through advocacy, reentry services, and the power of truth-telling.

We adhere strongly to the saying: “The best antiseptic for injustice is sunlight.”  When confronted with violations of human and civil rights, silence can never be an option.

Malik & Gale Washington, Co-Founders of Destination Freedom

Destination Freedom advances criminal justice advocacy through reentry support, independent journalism, and publishing opportunities for incarcerated, formerly incarcerated, and directly impacted communities. We work to expose injustice, support successful return home, and amplify voices too often ignored.

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Our Work

  • Prisoner Rights’ Advocacy
  • Driving change through strategic prisoner rights advocacy to create a fair and just criminal justice system for all.
  • Community Engagement
  • Building coalitions with like-minded organizations and community members has proven to be a force multiplier that helps accomplish many great things.
  • Education
  • Our director, Malik Washington, has a saying that he is fond of repeating and that is “Our people perish for lack of knowledge.” This is so true and why we are passionate about educating our clients.

Independent Journalism

  • Our Director, President of Destination Freedom Media Group, and Journalist, Malik Washington, leads our independent nonprofit journalism efforts—investigating injustice, reporting on issues affecting impacted communities, and amplifying voices too often ignored.
  • What Sets Us Apart

Lived Experience

Our work is informed by people who understand incarceration, reentry, and the criminal justice system firsthand. Lived experience shapes how we advocate, educate, serve, report, and respond.

Support & Education

We provide guidance, educational opportunities, and reentry support that help incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people access resources, build knowledge, pursue opportunities, and prepare for successful lives in their communities.

Authors & Voices From Inside

We provide incarcerated and formerly incarcerated writers and authors opportunities to publish their work, develop their voices, and reach audiences beyond prison walls. Through writing, publishing, and storytelling, directly impacted people become participants in the public conversation—not simply its subjects.

Truth-Telling & Accountability

Through independent journalism and community-centered reporting, we investigate injustice, document the experiences of impacted communities, and bring public attention to stories and issues that might otherwise go unheard.