Onward Blog

Teresa Hodge speaks on “Innovators Rethinking Criminal Justice Systems” at the Milken Institute’s 2024 Global Conference

By JLUSA

May 20, 2024

On May 8, Teresa Hodge (Leading with Conviction™ 2015) joined a panel of experts to discuss “innovations reshaping justice systems.”

Tiawana Brown celebrates opening of second home in the Charlotte area for women leaving prison

By JLUSA

May 17, 2024

Tiawana Brown (Leading with Conviction™ 2020) couldn’t stop smiling when she opened the doors to a second home in the Charlotte area for women.

JustLeadershipUSA Stands with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

By JLUSA

May 16, 2024

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that will help uphold consumer protections for individuals directly impacted across the country.

Kimberly Haven speaks to EBONY about reproductive justice for women in prison

By JLUSA

“Individuals in the care, custody, and control of the state do not know ... their rights to care.”

Lauren Johnson on struggling with addiction: “I needed treatment … not another jail sentence”

By JLUSA

May 15, 2024

Lauren Johnson (Leading with Conviction™ 2016) writes: “Unfortunately, my story is not uncommon, especially for those who struggle with addiction.”

Kesha Hamilton reflects on “going viral” a year later

By JLUSA

May 14, 2024

In a recent interview, Kesha Hamilton (Leading with Conviction™ 2021) reflected on the turbulent past year.

Marlon Chamberlain in the Chicago Tribune: “I should be able to run for local office”

By JLUSA

May 13, 2024

“The blanket exclusion of individuals with felony convictions from running for local office perpetuates a cycle of marginalization ...”

Kelly Savage-Rodriguez shares her powerful story with The Guardian

By JLUSA

May 10, 2024

Survivors who are criminally charged often do not have their history of abuse taken into account during court cases.

JLUSA staff and leaders rally in D.C. for FreeHer 10th Anniversary

By Stephen Knight

May 9, 2024

Last month, JustLeadershipUSA staff and leaders participated in the FreeHer Campaign’s 10th anniversary march and rally in Washington, D.C.

Chazidy Bowman on her “full circle moment”—from Emerging Leaders™ participant to panelist speaker

By Chazidy Bowman

May 8, 2024

Chazidy Bowman (Leading with Conviction™ 2021) spoke on a panel recently at the Emerging Leaders™ training in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Timothy Burgess on the state of criminal justice reform in Vermont

By JLUSA

May 7, 2024

Timothy Burgess (Leading with Conviction™ 2023) describes Vermont’s position on second chances: “You know all the music, and none of the words.”

DeAnna Hoskins in the New York Times: “It’s important for other formerly incarcerated people to see themselves in [elected office]”

By JLUSA

May 6, 2024

DeAnna Hoskins, JustLeadershipUSA President and CEO, was interviewed by the New York Times for this story. Get free gift link to read!