Onward Blog

Does our criminal justice system allow for true redemption?

By JLUSA

January 17, 2023

Rick Speck speaks about redemption and criminal legal reform with WDET.

Free to Succeed: Marlon Chamberlain

By JLUSA

Leading with Conviction 2019 graduate Marlon Chamberlain tells his story.

JLUSA leader Savvy Shabbaz joins community protest after 13th death at Louisville jail

By JLUSA

January 15, 2023

Leading with Conviction 2023 cohort member Savvy Shabazz and other concerned community members held a vigil across from the jail.

Tarra Simmons proposes minimum wage pay for incarcerated people

By JLUSA

January 6, 2023

Washington State Representative Tarra Simmons is working to close the slavery loophole in Washington prisons.

Susan Mason speaks about the impact of collateral consequences for people with a conviction history

By JLUSA

January 5, 2023

Leading with Conviction 2018 graduate Susan Mason speaks about working to dismantle barriers faced by those living with a conviction history.

Keeda Haynes on her path to criminal legal reform advocacy

By JLUSA

December 15, 2022

Keeda Haynes on her path to criminal justice reform advocacy.

Dieter Cantu Named Recipient of 2022 Reebok Human Rights Award

By JLUSA

December 12, 2022

Leading with Conviction 2020 graduate Dieter Cantu has been recognized for his work around juvenile justice reform.

Sen. Cory Booker joins JLUSA and directly impacted leaders to call for the BOP to better assist incarcerated people with obtaining ID documents

By JLUSA

November 29, 2022

The New Pathways Act mandates that the Bureau of Prisons take steps to obtain for formerly incarcerated citizens a Social Security card, etc.

JLUSA leader Keturah Herron calls on Democrats to prioritize the Black community ahead of 2024

By JLUSA

November 16, 2022

Leading with Conviction 2019 graduate Keturah Herron speaks to The Hill about the 2022 midterm elections and looking ahead to the 2024 election.

Ronald Simpson-Bey discusses the harms of incarceration

By JLUSA

November 7, 2022

JLUSA Executive Vice President Ronald Simpson-Bey speaks about the harms of incarceration.

JLUSA leader Tony Gant receives the Harold White Inclusion Achievement Award

By JLUSA

October 24, 2022

JLUSA leader Tony Gant receives the Harold White Inclusion Achievement Award

Biden’s Action on Weed Convictions Is a First Step — Let’s Push for Much More

By DeAnna Hoskins

October 7, 2022

JLUSA President & CEO DeAnna Hoskins in Truthout.

JLUSA leader Kandra Clark on #JustUS and closing Rikers Island

By JLUSA

October 4, 2022

Leading with Conviction 2018 graduate Kandra Clark speaks about decarcerating to save lives.

Philip Cooper receives a Tzedek Brilliance Award

By JLUSA

September 20, 2022

Leading with Conviction 2022 cohort member Philip Cooper receives a Tzedek Brilliance Award.

Maggie Luna and Doug Smith on NPR

By JLUSA

September 14, 2022

JLUSA leaders Maggie Luna and Doug Smith spoke with NPR about healthcare in prisons and jails.

DeAnna Hoskins on GMA3: What You Need to Know

By JLUSA

September 6, 2022

JLUSA President & CEO DeAnna Hoskins on GMA3