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The Next 250 Years of Justice: What Will Children Inherit?

By JLUSA

June 22, 2026

Jennifer Dalton (Leading with Conviction™ 2024) writes, “If we are serious about building a more just future, [children] must be at the center of it.”

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What to Watch on Streaming This Juneteenth + Father’s Day Weekend: A Father’s Wreckoning and Time II: Unfinished Business

By JLUSA

June 19, 2026

Check out the trailers for these two powerful documentary film recommendations for your Juneteenth / Father’s Day weekend! Plus a new musical anthem.

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Dieter Cantu testifies before the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights on mental healthcare in juvenile justice facilities

By JLUSA

June 17, 2026

“If we can recognize when a youth breaks a rule, we should be able to recognize when a youth is asking for help.”

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We’re Hiring: Vice President for Development

By JLUSA

June 16, 2026

We're hiring. JLUSA is searching for our next Vice President for Development. Find out more!

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Justice & The Next 250: The Future of Criminal Justice Reform Must Focus on Public Health

By JLUSA

June 10, 2026

Dr. Aaron Kinzel writes, “We need a broader reimagining of what justice looks like—one that places human well-being at its center …”

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Saad Soliman on the importance of developing digital literacy while incarcerated

By JLUSA

June 8, 2026

Saad Soliman (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) writes in Newsweek, “I came home without the tools the modern economy runs on.”

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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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Luigi Mangione, TV Cop Shows, and the Impact of Pop Culture on Criminal Justice Reform

By JLUSA

May 29, 2026

JLUSA Director of Communications Stephen Knight explains what TV cop shows have to do with the Luigi Mangione case now playing out in New York.

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The Next 250 Must Include Fair Chances

By JLUSA

May 27, 2026

Daniel Howe (Leading with Conviction™ 2020) writes, “The next 250 years of American justice cannot be built solely on punishment.”

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What to Watch: W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel with a Cause documentary

By JLUSA

May 22, 2026

W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With A Cause premiered this week on PBS. Learn more and watch the full documentary online now!

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“Change Agent” Philip Cooper on May “Mental Health Awareness Month”

By JLUSA

May 20, 2026

Philip Cooper (Leading with Conviction™ 2022) says, “We wanna highlight some of the things that you can do to cope with anxiety.”