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# Transform Dane

You Are Not Forgotten

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://transformdane.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Dear Mom... I'm Still Me](https://transformdane.com/transform-dane/dearmom/) - Eli M2026-01-26T13:45:19-06:00Shorten The DistanceEli M2026-01-26T13:45:19-06:00January 26, 2026|"I can’t help but look around and notice everyone seems convinced that what’s breaking this country is disagreement. That if we could just convince the “other side” to see things correctly; vote correctly, think correctly, believe correctly, we’d be fine. I don’t think that’s true anymore. The most destructive

## Pages

- [Transform Dane](https://transformdane.com/) - Transform Dane is a nonprofit dedicated to the humanity of incarcerated people. Our long-term goal is to create new policies that respect the inherent dignity of all human beings.
- [Meet The Team](https://transformdane.com/transform-dane/td-team/) - Eli, Vice President Eli was born and raised in the Madison area with foundations in a rich and complex set of experiences shaped by public service, personal transformation, and a commitment to justice. Before joining the Madison Police Department in 2013, Eli had a varied resume – swim coach, lifeguard, English teacher in Spain, and
- [Advocacy](https://transformdane.com/advocacy/) - Events Follow us on social media to receive updates on upcoming events. Community Partners
- [Contact Us](https://transformdane.com/contact/) - Contact Us Transform Dane PO Box 95 Madison, WI 53701 Web Submission FormUse this submission form for general inquiries, requests, information and assistance. Thank you for your message. It has been sent.×There was an error trying to send your message. Please try again later.×Send
- [Share Your Experiences](https://transformdane.com/transform-dane/share-your-experiences/) - Share Your Story Please share as much or as little as you’re comfortable, skipping any questions that don’t feel right for you. When and where were you incarcerated, and for how long? During that time were you housed in a unit matching your gender identity? Were you housed by yourself or with others? Did you
- [Direct Mail Outreach](https://transformdane.com/direct-mail-program/) - Transform Dane understands that the core of incarceration reform is found in the voices of those most impacted: our incarcerated community members and their loved ones. We dedicate our time to outreach via our Direct Mail Program. If you know someone incarcerated who is in need of a reminder that they are not forgotten, please
- [PRESS RELEASE: Statement on Madison Police Internal Investigation](https://transformdane.com/newswire/2025-10-16-press-release/) - Transform Dane PO Box 95 - Madison, WI 53701 info@transformdane.com Statement on Madison Police Internal Investigation Addressing ethics, transparency and MPD conduct concerns [MADISON, WI, 10/16/2025] Today, October 16, 2025, the Madison Police Department (MPD) released records from their Professional Standards & Internal Investigations unit confirming the illegal release of firearms by an active MPD
- [Blog](https://transformdane.com/blog/) - Shorten The Distance Gallery Shorten The Distance Blog Shorten The Distance"I can’t help but look around and notice everyone seems convinced that what’s breaking this country is disagreement. That if we could just convince the “other side” to see things correctly; vote correctly, think correctly, believe correctly, we’d be fine. I don’t think that’s true
- [Support Our Direct Mail Program](https://transformdane.com/transform-dane/supportmail/) - Support Direct Mail At Transform Dane, outreach is at the core of what we do. Reminding people that they are not forgotten means printing coloring pages, poetry, song lyrics, and other resources using in-house ink and paper, and going through a LOT of envelopes, labels, and postage. Our direct mail program is our most active
- [Our Values](https://transformdane.com/our-values/) - Transform Dane’s work is rooted in a vision in which transgender and gender-nonconforming folks are treated with dignity, equity and respect, especially within systems that have historically caused harm to LGBTQ+ individuals and other marginalized groups. We advocate for change in incarceration practices in Wisconsin by advancing policies that protect human rights and affirm the
- [What We Believe](https://transformdane.com/what-we-believe/) - Care is a political strategy. We must build systems rooted in healing, not punishment. Leadership must come from those most impacted. Our work must be guided by people who have a lived experience of incarceration, state violence, and structural harm. Liberation is intersectional. Our strategies must uplift trans and queer voices, racial and disability justice,
- [Our Work](https://transformdane.com/our-work/) - Eli's blog: "Dear Mom, I'm Still Me" Direct Mail Program

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