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Image for post titled Yasmine Arrington Brooks celebrates the largest group of scholarship recipients in the history of ScholarCHIPS

Yasmine Arrington Brooks celebrates the largest group of scholarship recipients in the history of ScholarCHIPS

By JLUSA

July 27, 2026

“Part of my story is that my dad has been in and out of jail and prison my whole life,” said Yasmine Arrington Brooks (Leading with Conviction™ 2019).
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Sen. Keturah Herron joins other leaders in convening town hall on AI data centers in Kentucky

By JLUSA

July 13, 2026

“This is a time to bring people together, allow community to have their voice heard, and us take that information back ...“
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JustLeadershipUSA releases its 2026 Annual Report

By JLUSA

July 8, 2026

As you explore this year’s Annual Report, we hope you’ll see not only what we’ve accomplished, but what’s possible next.
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The Future of Courts Is Local: JLUSA and the Center for Justice Innovation issue new report on Municipal Court Reform

By JLUSA

July 6, 2026

This report offers a roadmap for strengthening municipal courts by centering the experiences and recommendations of people who have navigated them.
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Leading with Conviction+™ applications for 2027 are now open

By JLUSA

June 3, 2026

It’s time for the next evolution: Leading with Conviction+™. Learn more and watch the new video now!
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JLUSA Mourns the Passing of Dr. Patrice Palmer

By JLUSA

June 1, 2026

Dr. Patrice Palmer was a giant for criminal justice reform and reentry. JLUSA extends its deepest condolences to her family and loved ones.
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Kyle Giddings speaks out on Colorado governor issuing clemency to Tina Peters

By JLUSA

May 18, 2026

Kyle Giddings (Leading with Conviction™ 2024) said he worried about the message a commutation for Tina Peters would send to other incarcerated people.
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Sen. Keturah Herron on bipartisan push to support immigration rights in Kentucky

By JLUSA

May 13, 2026

Sen. Keturah Herron (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) called on lawmakers to ensure “we’re treating individuals with humanity.”
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DeAnna Hoskins speaks on reentry issues at the City Club in Cleveland

By JLUSA

May 4, 2026

DeAnna Hoskins spoke on a panel entitled “Our Collective Voices Are Stronger Together: How Justice Impacted Individuals Are Shaping Our Communities.”
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Celebrating a Monumental Fair Chance Month 2026

By JLUSA

May 1, 2026

For years, the field has centered “Second Chance Month.” This year, JustLeadershipUSA and the JustUS Coordinating Council advanced a necessary shift.
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Jennifer Toon on the dread of summer heat approaching for people in Texas prisons

By JLUSA

April 24, 2026

Jennifer Toon (Leading with Conviction™ 2024) spoke with KXXV TV in Waco about a federal trial that is scrutinizing Texas prison conditions.
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DeAnna Hoskins on the current situation with Rikers

By JLUSA

April 15, 2026

DeAnna Hoskins tells Filter, “The fact that Mandami is prioritizing [Rikers] in his first 100 days is a really good sign.”
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Cecilia Zavala on teaching people how to live in a digital world after incarceration

By JLUSA

April 13, 2026

Cecilia Zavala (Leading with Conviction™ 2023) says, “Our peers really just felt like they were coming home to an alien world.”
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Keeda Haynes on fair chances for people with records in Tennessee to get their voting rights restored

By JLUSA

April 10, 2026

Keeda Haynes (Leading with Conviction™ 2022) says, “This is huge and this is history!”
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Celebrating Second Chance Month and Fair Chance Futures

By JLUSA

April 1, 2026

This April, JLUSA and the JCC are uplifting fair chances.
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Tarra Simmons and other formerly incarcerated women are “pushing systemic change in elected office”

By JLUSA

March 26, 2026

“[Tarra] Simmons [Leading with Conviction™ 2018] is among a handful of formerly incarcerated women elected to public office.”