Onward Blog

Inaugural Second Chance Freedom Ball

By JLUSA

April 17, 2023

Sign up to get on the waiting list for next year's Second Chance Freedom Ball

JustUS Coordinating Council Launch Gathering

By JLUSA

Join us online or in person for the launch of the JustUS Coordinating Council!

The Hidden Connection Between the Ohio Derailment, Environmental Injustice, and Mass Incarceration

By JLUSA

April 16, 2023

The federal government's response to the East Palestine train derailment exposes the link between environmental injustice and mass incarceration.

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver addresses solitary confinement

By JLUSA

April 15, 2023

On a recent episode of Last Week Tonight, host John Oliver addressed solitary confinement, how prevalent it is and how damaging it can be.

Harold Dean Trulear discusses his new book “Welcome Home” for Second Chance Month

By JLUSA

April 14, 2023

2017 Leading with Conviction graduate Harold Dean Trulear discusses his new book

Wildfire fighting program gives formerly incarcerated people a second chance

By JLUSA

April 13, 2023

The Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program, co-founded by JLUSA leader Brandon Smith, gives formerly incarcerated firefighters a second chance.

JLUSA leaders holding D.C. “hackathon” for returning citizens

By JLUSA

April 12, 2023

JLUSA leaders Teresa Hodge and Eric Weaver holding hackathon for returning citizens

Ronald Simpson-Bey on the 60th anniversary of the landmark decision Gideon v. Wainwright

By JLUSA

April 7, 2023

On March 16, the National Legal Aid & Defender Association hosted “Gideon@60,” a national convening in D.C. featuring a panel with Ronald Simpson-Bey.

Michigan has sentenced more kids to die in prison than any other U.S. state or country in the world

By JLUSA

April 4, 2023

Ronnie Waters says no child should have to die in prison.

Daniel Bullman on the JustUs Speaks Podcast

By JLUSA

Daniel Bullman on education as a deterrent for recidivism and the power of pro-social connections

Keturah Herron speaks out against new anti-trans law

By JLUSA

March 30, 2023

Leading with Conviction 2019 graduate and Kentucky State Representative Keturah Herron speaks out against the passage of Senate Bill 150.

Lester Young to mentor youth as part of a new South Carolina program

By JLUSA

March 29, 2023

JLUSA staff member Lester Young will mentor youth as part of a new South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice program.