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Aaron Toleafoa

Aaron Toleafoa began his work in juvenile “justice” reform in 2017, centering on reimagining the way young people are treated while inside carceral facilities and prisons like the one he’s currently in. He has used his voice to raise awareness and push to implement changes in areas that range from facility commissary all the way to state laws in Washington, and onto a national level. In 2023, Toleafoa co-founded The Lost & Found Institute to help people impacted by trauma and systems navigate their journeys of healing and liberation. From incarceration to testifying before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security, Toleafoa is a reminder that anyone can make changes from where they are and become who they were created to be.