Systems of care rooted in healing, lived experience, and collective power are essential to transforming the criminal legal system. We believe that how we do the work is inseparable from what we are trying to achieve. We actively challenge the culture of burnout, busy, and disposability in movement spaces. We embed care, reflection, and wellness into our work, from policy development to coalition-building. Sustainable leadership begins with healing, because no one can pour from an empty cup.