Citizens United for Alternatives to the Death Penalty is an organization committed to ending the use of capital punishment nationwide. Their mission is to raise awareness about the injustices associated with the death penalty and to provide research based alternatives to capital punishment for use in the American justice system. Citizens United for Alternatives to the Death Penalty maintains a website which compiles research and essential resources related to the death penalty, the inequity associated with executing individuals and the history of capital punishment in the United States. The hope is that sharing this information in an accessible, public space will increase community awareness and inspire permanent legislative action to eliminate the use of the death penalty throughout the country. Citizens United for Alternatives to the Death Penalty also provides key information that may assist attorneys and their clients in capital punishment cases and appeals. To better understand the work the organization does to help end the use of the death penalty, visit the Citizens United for Alternatives to the Death Penalty website.