“Prisons exist to punish and rehabilitate people — not to torture and destroy them”

The Chicago Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights just released a groundbreaking report on ending torture by solitary confinement in Illinois. This vital document calls for reducing or restricting

“No one goes to prison and returns unscathed... That is a traumatic experience till the day you’re released. And to be placed in solitary confinement, it compounds the trauma.”
Chicago Sun-Times talked to our Future Leaders Apprentice Joseph Moore about solitary confinement in Illinois

Thank you for covering this important issue, Chicago Sun-Times!

'The use of solitary confinement — also called segregation or restrictive housing — in Illinois violates international human rights laws, according to a report from the Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights.' bit.ly/4aTuD2x

‼️ Reminders for the Indiana Primary Election ‼️

Looking to vote by mail? The last day to request to do so is April 25th. If you have any questions about voting, call 866-OUR-VOTE for assistance!

#ElectionProtection

We need all hands on deck! IL State Reps are working to amend HB303 to protect schools with selective admissions requirements. This amendment is more harmful than it is helpful. Neighborhood schools with the most need will see deeper cuts that they cannot afford!

Shout to our amazing team of parents, community members, lawyers, and researchers!! 🔥🔥

Content of HB 5766, bill to put moratorium on selective admissions schools in CPS, has been modified (slightly) & introduced as amendment to HB 303. Can file witness slip to OPPOSE for hearing today (& one tomorrow?) Instructions & more info in thread below 🧵

Pictures from our advocacy day in Springfield! We were glad to have joined Restore Justice Foundation to advocate for HB 4828.

Our Education Equity team was also present w/ @ilraiseyourhand as co-conveners of the PEER Illinois coalition to advocate for school funding transparency (HB 3446). 👏🏽

Thank you for highlighting and supporting this important work The Joyce Foundation!