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Image for post titled Yasmine Arrington Brooks has two new books out—available now

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!
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Rick Speck discusses Michigan banning mandatory life without parole for 19- and 20-year-olds convicted of murder

By JLUSA

April 24, 2025

JLUSA’s Leadership Programs Coordinator Rick Speck (Leading with Conviction 2021) spoke to Michigan NPR. Here’s what he had to say!
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Marvin Mayfield Jr. honored with Bronx street named in his honor

By JLUSA

April 23, 2025

A section of Edson Avenue in the Bronx was co-named ‘Marvin E. Mayfield, Jr. Way’ on Saturday, April 19, 2025, during a ceremony.