Since 2016, we have helped more than 500 men and women transition back into society. We lead by example because we know those with shared lived experiences can make an impact in their communities. We believe in second chances. We are Parole Project.

Thank you to our Freedom Ball sponsors Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth and Jobs for the Future (JFF) for supporting JustUS Coordinating Council and our work to educate, empower, and elevate systems-impacted voices and make history together!

I was so proud to meet with the Marijuana Justice Coalition as we work to reintroduce the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act in the Senate!

We will not stop working together to end the federal prohibition on cannabis and reverse the harms of the War on Drugs.

In a new groundbreaking health equity report, we provide key findings on the inequities and disparities affecting system-impacted individuals, along with recommendations for policy leaders, government groups, and stakeholders.

Learn more: justuscc.org/health

#HealthJustUS

Senator Nina Turner emphasized the need to recognize the humanity of individuals sentenced to life without parole, stressing the importance of offering redemption & rehabilitation opportunities rather than condemning individuals to a lifetime behind bars.

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We’re thrilled to invite you to the debut of the inaugural speaker series! This first session—Tuesday 3/19 at 2pm ET—will feature U.S. Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration.

Learn more & register now: justuscc.org/speakerseries

#USDOL #JustUS #FreeWebinar #FederalSpeakerSeries

I just joined the JustUS Coordinating Council to stand with systems-impacted leaders across the country and restore justice and opportunity to our communities. Learn more and join us now: justuscc.org.

Today is #SuperTuesday ! View the JustLeadershipUSA Guide to Election Day 2024 online now to:

✅ View felony disenfranchisement laws state by state
✅ Check your voter registration status
✅ Find your polling place
🟩 Get out & vote!

Learn more: jlusa.org/election2024

Nearly 100 systems-impacted leaders joined one of our largest ever Emerging Leaders™ trainings on February 2-3 in Chicago.

Learn more and see photos from the event! jlusa.org/2024/02/16/sys…

We’re so excited to welcome Wesley Caines wesley caines—Deputy Executive Director of the The Bronx Defenders—to the JustLeadershipUSA Board of Directors!

Get to know Wes: jlusa.org/wescaines

#JLUSAstrong

We’re so excited to welcome Willette Benford—Senior Advisor to MK Pritzker, First Lady of Illinois—to the JustLeadershipUSA Board of Directors!

Get to know Willette: jlusa.org/willettebenford

#JLUSAstrong

I’m proud to announce that in 2024 I’ll be
#LeadingWithConviction in @JustLeadershipUSA
program! Thanks to @justleadersusa President
DeAnna “EnoughIsEnough” Hoskins for reminding the U.S.
that those of us who are closest to the
problem are closest to the solution. Lets do this.
#LwC2024

As justice-impacted people, we recognize an unjust supreme court. And we are sounding the ALARM!!!

Over the short span of less than two years, this Court—and American society along with it—are speeding backwards

Read now: jlusa.org/2024/01/02/as-…

Today was a beautiful day at The People’s House ( The White House ) … this is why second chances are important

One week left to double your impact!

Your gift will be matched only until December 31. Supercharge your support to equip future generations of leaders with the tools and resources to dismantle oppression and heal our communities: jlusa.org/give2023

Program Director (at Public Welfare Foundation)

Public Welfare Foundation is recruiting a new Program Director for their team!
The salary for this role is $170,000 with benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid leave, and retirement.

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JLUSA Senior Movement and Capacity Building Specialist Hakim Crampton stars in the new movie “East Side Story,” available to watch free now on Tubi.

Watch the trailer, featuring Hakim as “Ol’ School”: jlusa.org/2023/09/30/hak…

How can a theft worth $2 cost someone more than $1,000 in fines and fees?

A new article from Vincent Schiraldi outlines that inescapable cycle of fines, fees, and debt for one Georgian.

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“More than half of the people at Rikers have been diagnosed with mental illness. One in five have a serious mental illness … It is clear we have to shift our approach to mental health if we are to succeed at closing Rikers Island.”
brooklyneagle.com/articles/2023/… Brooklyn Eagle