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Image for post titled JustLeadershipUSA Statement on the Bipartisan Reintroduction of the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025

JustLeadershipUSA Statement on the Bipartisan Reintroduction of the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025

By JLUSA

May 22, 2025

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has signaled support for critical investment that would advance economic mobility of directly impacted people.
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Ashley Furst on first-of-its-kind visitation clothing program at Denver, Colorado jail

By JLUSA

May 21, 2025

Ashley Furst (Leading with Conviction™ 2024) talks about a groundbreaking new partnership between Goodwill of Colorado and the Denver jail.
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Yasmine Arrington Brooks has two new books out—available now

By JLUSA

May 19, 2025

Yasmine Arrington Brooks (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) has two new, self-published books available now! Here they are.

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JustLeadershipUSA Opposes Danger Posed in the House Ways and Means Budget Bill

By JLUSA

May 15, 2025

The proposed language in Section 112209, “Termination of Tax-Exempt Status of Terrorist-Supporting Organizations,” should be excluded.
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Tavis Smiley interviews Emile DeWeaver about his new book Ghost in the Criminal Justice Machine

By JLUSA

May 14, 2025

Emile DeWeaver (Leading with Conviction™ 2022) talks about his new book and why the urgency to reimagine the criminal justice system is now.
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Kentucky Sen. Keturah Herron supports mental health treatment for youth in the Department of Juvenile Justice system

By JLUSA

May 12, 2025

Sen. Keturah Herron (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) called for a continued look at the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice.
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Fiona Apple releases single dedicated to mothers in pretrial detention

By JLUSA

May 9, 2025

The music video for Fiona Apple’s new song, “Pretrial (Let Her Go Home),” features women impacted by pretrial detention.
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Lana Mendis on the mental health needs of women impacted by incarceration

By JLUSA

May 7, 2025

Too often, the mental health needs of women impacted by incarceration are overlooked or inadequately addressed.
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Rep. Tarra Simmons supports new legislation in Washington state to provide mental health coverage

By JLUSA

May 5, 2025

Rep. Tarra Simmons (Leading with Conviction™ 2018) says there were many points in her recovery that she was denied mental health treatment.
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Maggie Luna on the reduction in deaths due to fentanyl in Austin, Texas

By JLUSA

May 1, 2025

Maggie Luna (Leading with Conviction™ 2021) with the Texas Harm Reduction Alliance speaks on the 2024 Travis County Medical Examiner’s report.
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As Second Chance Month Comes to a Close, JustLeadershipUSA Calls for Continued Investment and Support for Criminal Justice Reform

By JLUSA

April 30, 2025

JLUSA and the JCC are committed to defending the rights of everyone here in the U.S. to due process, a fair trial, and second chances all year round.
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Ben & Jerry’s highlights #SecondChancesInAction as Second Chance Month goes into its final week

By JLUSA

April 28, 2025

“We believe everyone deserves a second chance at success after experiencing incarceration.” Learn more!