Onward Blog

JLUSA joins Yale to present at the American Heart Association HERN Community-Driven Research Approaches Strategic Network Annual Meeting

By JLUSA

September 25, 2024

Ronald Simpson-Bey presented this week at the American Heart Association HERN Community-Driven Research Approaches Strategic Annual Meeting.

Chicago Beyond announces partnership with three state prison systems to transform correctional practices

By JLUSA

September 24, 2024

Chicago Beyond has announced a partnership with the Arizona, Hawaii, and Vermont Departments of Corrections to introduce Holistic Safety measures.

JLUSA leaders march in D.C. to demand full repeal and replacement of the devastating 1994 Crime Bill

By Paul Rothschild

September 23, 2024

From September 12-14, the People’s Coalition for Safety and Freedom — including JLUSA leaders — took bold action in Washington, D.C.

Country singer Steve Earle contributes song to benefit formerly incarcerated leaders in Tennessee

By JLUSA

September 20, 2024

This track kicks off the Better Than Jail album, uniting top artists to advocate for criminal justice reform.

Washington state officially joins Reentry 2030

By JLUSA

September 19, 2024

Gov. Jay Inslee’s executive order this week enlists Washington in a nationwide initiative known as Reentry 2030.

JLUSA leaders speak at “Civic Power: Unlocking Our Democracy” in Denver, Colorado

By JLUSA

September 18, 2024

Avalon Betts-Gaston (Leading with Conviction™ 2022) and Kyle Giddings (LwC 2024) both spoke on panels at the Civic Power conference last month.

Keeda Haynes wins voting rights victory in Tennessee—but significant hurdles remain

By JLUSA

September 16, 2024

Attorney Keeda Haynes (Leading with Conviction™ 2022) with the non-profit Free Hearts represented the petitioners in this case.

Formerly incarcerated leaders and advocates in Wisconsin mark the 30th anniversary of the signing of the 1994 Crime Bill into law

By JLUSA

September 13, 2024

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the ’94 Crime Bill. Formerly incarcerated leaders in Wisconsin held a press conference earlier this week. Watch.

Ronald Simpson-Bey calls on President Biden to use his remaining time in office to fulfill promises on criminal justice reform

By JLUSA

September 12, 2024

“With five months left to serve, President Biden now has an unprecedented opportunity to make good on some of his promises ...”

Keturah Herron responds to mass shooting along Kentucky highway

By JLUSA

Keturah Herron (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) says it’s important to not look at acts of gun violence in isolation after recent mass shooting.

A Birthday Message for Kerry Kennedy

By JLUSA

September 11, 2024

Kerry Kennedy turned 65 this week, and we want to wish her a very special happy birthday!

Kyle Giddings on informing people in custody in Colorado about their voting rights

By JLUSA

September 9, 2024

Kyle Giddings (Leading with Conviction™ 2024 participant) talks about his work with educating people in Colorado jails about their voting rights.