Onward Blog

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.

Tell Corporations to Divest from “Cop City”

By JLUSA

March 28, 2023

A proposed public safety training center set to be built in a forest near Atlanta has sparked months of protests from activists.

Philip Cooper on the JustUs Speaks Podcast

By JLUSA

Philip Cooper on being a “Change Agent” and how prison saved his life

Inside Philanthropy highlights JustLeadershipUSA’s national work

By JLUSA

March 27, 2023

Today Inside Philanthropy published a story highlighting JustLeadershipUSA’s national work. Here’s an excerpt.

Dr. Patrice Palmer honored as one of six 2023 YWCA Columbus Women of Achievement

By JLUSA

2015 Leading with Conviction graduate Dr. Patrice Palmer will be honored on April 27.

Jon Stewart takes on “America’s Incarceration Epidemic”

March 25, 2023

The latest episode of “The Problem with Jon Stewart” on Apple TV+ features formerly incarcerated leaders Mark Shervington and Jay Jordan.

Tracey Syphax speaks out about civilian review boards following Najee Seabrooks’ killing

By JLUSA

March 23, 2023

JLUSA leader Tracey Syphax speaks out following Najee Seabrooks’ killing

Kim Woodson on the JustUs Speaks Podcast

By JLUSA

March 22, 2023

Kim Woodson: A Global Vision for Providing Reentry Services for Formerly Incarcerated People