Abraham Bonowitz

Abraham J. Bonowitz is the Co-Director and Co-Founder of Death Penalty Action (DPA), an organization dedicated to abolishing the death penalty and stopping executions through advocacy, education, and direct action. He has been a prominent figure in the death penalty abolition movement since the late 1980s, after changing his perspective on the issue. Bonowitz has played a significant role in various campaigns across the United States, including efforts to end the death penalty in Maryland and Ohio, and has been involved in organizing events and educational activities aimed at raising awareness about the death penalty's implications.124

In addition to his leadership at Death Penalty Action, Bonowitz has extensive experience in campaign strategy and tactics within the anti-death penalty movement, having worked on numerous initiatives to mobilize communities and influence legislation.34 His work emphasizes collaboration with local organizations and national movements to enhance the visibility and effectiveness of the abolition campaign.1