Onward Blog

JustUS Coordinating Council Launch Gathering

By JLUSA

April 17, 2023

Join us online or in person for the launch of the JustUS Coordinating Council!

The Hidden Connection Between the Ohio Derailment, Environmental Injustice, and Mass Incarceration

By JLUSA

April 16, 2023

The federal government's response to the East Palestine train derailment exposes the link between environmental injustice and mass incarceration.

Wildfire fighting program gives formerly incarcerated people a second chance

By JLUSA

April 13, 2023

The Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program, co-founded by JLUSA leader Brandon Smith, gives formerly incarcerated firefighters a second chance.

JLUSA leaders holding D.C. “hackathon” for returning citizens

By JLUSA

April 12, 2023

JLUSA leaders Teresa Hodge and Eric Weaver holding hackathon for returning citizens

Michigan has sentenced more kids to die in prison than any other U.S. state or country in the world

By JLUSA

April 4, 2023

Ronnie Waters says no child should have to die in prison.

Daniel Bullman on the JustUs Speaks Podcast

By JLUSA

Daniel Bullman on education as a deterrent for recidivism and the power of pro-social connections

Keturah Herron speaks out against new anti-trans law

By JLUSA

March 30, 2023

Leading with Conviction 2019 graduate and Kentucky State Representative Keturah Herron speaks out against the passage of Senate Bill 150.

Lester Young to mentor youth as part of a new South Carolina program

By JLUSA

March 29, 2023

JLUSA staff member Lester Young will mentor youth as part of a new South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice program.

Philip Cooper on the JustUs Speaks Podcast

By JLUSA

March 28, 2023

Philip Cooper on being a “Change Agent” and how prison saved his life

Tracey Syphax speaks out about civilian review boards following Najee Seabrooks’ killing

By JLUSA

March 23, 2023

JLUSA leader Tracey Syphax speaks out following Najee Seabrooks’ killing

Kim Woodson on the JustUs Speaks Podcast

By JLUSA

March 22, 2023

Kim Woodson: A Global Vision for Providing Reentry Services for Formerly Incarcerated People

Edwin Fuller on the JustUs Speaks Podcast

By JLUSA

March 16, 2023

Edwin Fuller on helping other justice-impacted individuals in Ohio find dignity and hope

Maggie Luna speaks about barriers facing formerly incarcerated Texans

By JLUSA

JLUSA leader Maggie Luna spoke with Texas Observer about barriers to reentry.

National Press Conference – Tuesday, March 21 at 9am ET

By JLUSA

March 14, 2023

Join us for a special press conference to announce the release of a groundbreaking new report and the launch of a bold new initiative.

Brittany Lovely on the JustUs Speaks Podcast

By JLUSA

March 6, 2023

Anger used to be her driving force. Today she is motivated by love to tear down the criminal legal system and rebuild something just in its place.

Lester Young testifies in support of South Carolina’s Workforce Opportunity Act

By JLUSA

JLUSA Senior Movement and Capacity Building Specialist Lester Young was featured on WIS News 10.