Inglés Español
Donate

Disclaimer – Auto-generated content in Spanish: 

Algunas partes de esta página se generan automáticamente y podrían contener errores menores. Se recomienda usar el juicio crítico al interactuar con ella.

Onward Blog

Image for post titled Keeda Haynes responds to federal court decision on voting rights for people with felony convictions in Tennessee

Keeda Haynes responds to federal court decision on voting rights for people with felony convictions in Tennessee

By JLUSA

April 25, 2024

A federal judge affirmed that Tennessee election officials cannot deny voter registration to eligible Tennesseans who have past felony convictions.
Image for post titled Marcus Kelley on the existence of slavery in Michigan’s prison system

Marcus Kelley on the existence of slavery in Michigan’s prison system

By JLUSA

April 24, 2024

Marcus Kelley (Leading with Conviction™ 2024 participant) writes for Riverwise Detroit about the exist of slavery in Michigan prisons.
Image for post titled Navigating the Paradox: Second Chance Month vs. Fair Chance Hiring

Navigating the Paradox: Second Chance Month vs. Fair Chance Hiring

By Ashley Furst

April 23, 2024

Ashley Furst (Leading with Conviction™ 2024 participant) writes, “Individuals with lived experience … can help create solutions to these problems.”
Image for post titled Kristy Laschober on the JustUs Speaks Podcast

Kristy Laschober on the JustUs Speaks Podcast

By JLUSA

April 22, 2024

She spent five years in prison and says she was angry at how women were treated behind the walls. She’s now a fierce advocate for reentry.
Image for post titled Lauren Johnson and Ruby Welch write on Second Chance Month for <em>Ms. Magazine</em>

Lauren Johnson and Ruby Welch write on Second Chance Month for Ms. Magazine

By JLUSA

April 21, 2024

Lauren Johnson (LwC 2016) and Ruby Welch (LwC 2023) write about Second Chance Month at Ms. Magazine.
Image for post titled JustUS Coordinating Council Second Chance Month Reentry Simulation

JustUS Coordinating Council Second Chance Month Reentry Simulation

By JLUSA

April 20, 2024

The JustUS Coordinating Council joins the Office for Access to Justice and the Bureau of Prisons for a reentry simulation event.
Image for post titled Emilee Shell fighting for voting rights for people in Mississippi with felony convictions

Emilee Shell fighting for voting rights for people in Mississippi with felony convictions

By JLUSA

April 19, 2024

Earlier this week Emilee Shell (Leading with Conviction™ 2023) spoke with media at the Mississippi Capitol in Jackson following a legislative hearing.
Image for post titled Marlon Chamberlain on 4.1 million people in Illinois eligible for expungement

Marlon Chamberlain on 4.1 million people in Illinois eligible for expungement

By JLUSA

April 18, 2024

“In Illinois, there’s an estimated 4.1 million people that will be impacted, if and when we’re able to eliminate these permanent punishments.”
Image for post titled “Speech” from Arrested Development collaborates with currently and formerly incarcerated musicians on new “Track Change“ podcast

“Speech” from Arrested Development collaborates with currently and formerly incarcerated musicians on new “Track Change“ podcast

By JLUSA

April 17, 2024

Rapper and musician Todd “Speech” Thomas collaborates with the currently and formerly incarcerated to help them tell their stories through song.
Image for post titled Latecia Hill on Her Fight for a Fair Chance

Latecia Hill on Her Fight for a Fair Chance

By Latecia Hill

April 16, 2024

On the road to redemption, it is imperative that we have access to fair-chance employment opportunities, providing sustainable wages, etc.
Image for post titled Ronnie Waters and Felicia Tyson-Waters on the JustUs Speaks Podcast

Ronnie Waters and Felicia Tyson-Waters on the JustUs Speaks Podcast

By JLUSA

April 15, 2024

He was sentenced to life without parole as a juvenile and spent 40 years behind bars. She stood by him and fought for his release for four decades.
Image for post titled JustLeadershipUSA joins with 40+ other orgs to relaunch “Vision for Justice” 2024

JustLeadershipUSA joins with 40+ other orgs to relaunch “Vision for Justice” 2024

By JLUSA

April 12, 2024

JustLeadershipUSA is proud to join with 40+ other national justice organizations to relaunch “Vision for Justice.”