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Image for post titled Robyn Hasan-Simpson on the Survivor Justice Act in Georgia—and what comes next

Robyn Hasan-Simpson on the Survivor Justice Act in Georgia—and what comes next

By JLUSA

February 23, 2026

Robyn Hasan-Simpson (Leading with Conviction™ 2022) says women coming out of prison need more reintegration support than is currently available.
Image for post titled New poetry anthology <em>Like A Hammer</em> unearths the traumas produced by the U.S. incarceration system

New poetry anthology Like A Hammer unearths the traumas produced by the U.S. incarceration system

By JLUSA

February 20, 2026

“These powerful poems of witness seek to address the oppressive systems that make up the U.S. prison-industrial complex.”
Image for post titled Derrell Frazier releases new report on creating second chances for Maryland’s justice-involved youth

Derrell Frazier releases new report on creating second chances for Maryland’s justice-involved youth

By JLUSA

February 18, 2026

“If Maryland wants safer communities and a stronger economy, it must make sure that every young person has a real second chance …”
Image for post titled Remembering Jesse Jackson for his record on criminal justice reform

Remembering Jesse Jackson for his record on criminal justice reform

By JLUSA

February 17, 2026

JustLeadershipUSA mourns with the nation as we all grieve the loss of one of our greatest leaders, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. (1941-2026).
Image for post titled Saad Soliman on having “Courageous Conversations” and building a just world beyond blame and cancellation

Saad Soliman on having “Courageous Conversations” and building a just world beyond blame and cancellation

By JLUSA

February 16, 2026

Saad Soliman (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) talks about collaborating on “Courageous Conversations: Israel and Palestine on Campus” at UNC.
Image for post titled Joshua Hoe on the “National Emergency on Crime”—and why it isn’t real—and “walking into every room like you belong” on two new podcasts

Joshua Hoe on the “National Emergency on Crime”—and why it isn’t real—and “walking into every room like you belong” on two new podcasts

By JLUSA

February 13, 2026

Josh Hoe (Leading with Conviction™ 2021) appeared recently on two new podcast episodes. Listen to both of them now!
Image for post titled Melissa Ludin on the JustUs Speaks Podcast

Melissa Ludin on the JustUs Speaks Podcast

By JLUSA

February 11, 2026

Melissa Ludin (Leading with Conviction™ 2024) talks about balancing her work with the ACLU of Wisconsin and being a partner and a mother of four boys.
Image for post titled Robyn Hasan-Simpson on overcrowding in the Fulton County jail in Georgia

Robyn Hasan-Simpson on overcrowding in the Fulton County jail in Georgia

By JLUSA

February 9, 2026

“Too many people are sitting in jail on low-level, quality of life offenses that really reflect something deeper.”
Image for post titled New book <em>Jailbirds in Flight</em> shares women’s stories of finding freedom while inside MDC prison in New York City

New book Jailbirds in Flight shares women’s stories of finding freedom while inside MDC prison in New York City

By JLUSA

February 6, 2026

Formerly incarcerated leader Kariva Nicole talked on a podcast recently about having her story included in the new book Jailbirds in Flight.
Image for post titled Kyle Giddings on the JustUs Speaks Podcast

Kyle Giddings on the JustUs Speaks Podcast

By JLUSA

February 4, 2026

Kyle Giddings⁠ (Leading with Conviction™ 2024) says it was a conversation with another person while incarcerated that helped him realize his purpose.
Image for post titled Yasmine Arrington Brooks accepts her award as a “Washingtonian of the Year” for 2025

Yasmine Arrington Brooks accepts her award as a “Washingtonian of the Year” for 2025

By JLUSA

February 2, 2026

Yasmine Arrington Brooks (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) gave a moving acceptance speech as a call to action!
Image for post titled <em>Set Her Free</em> documentary highlights female survivors of violence in New Jersey

Set Her Free documentary highlights female survivors of violence in New Jersey

By JLUSA

January 30, 2026

Set Her Free: Exposing the Trauma to Prison Pipeline follows the lives of women fighting for the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act.