Commentary: Brian Beals, wrongfully imprisoned for murder, said the play he and others wrote gave them a seat at the table in offering solutions that could curb violence. “The Story of Violence” airs Nov. 6 on WBEZ’s “Prisoncast!” trib.al/o8cMZMg

Tonight! Don't miss a special radio play of Mud Theatre Project's award-winning play "The Story of Violence" at 7 p.m. on WBEZ.

As Chicago reaches a record $266 million in police misconduct settlements this year, wrongfully convicted exonerees like James Gibson continue to struggle with lasting trauma. wbez.org/curious-city/2…

Do you have a legal question regarding an incarcerated loved one? You're not alone! Join our free virtual legal clinic to chat with an attorney about clemency, medical release, sentence credits & more! Next clinic is SATURDAY, Nov. 15, 9-10 am. RSVP: ow.ly/J1Qp50XkFpi

In case you missed it last week, you can listen here anytime: wbez.org/the-rundown-ch…

Restore Justice Executive Director Wendell Robinson and Outreach Director Julie Anderson are in Philly with Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth this week!

During our luncheon, Restore Justice honored trailblazing advocate Bernardine Dohrn with the title Board Member Emerita. Bernardine was instrumental in founding Restore Justice and building the movement to end life without parole sentences for children. bit.ly/4o5T7LG

Mail scanning doesn’t solve the drug problem in prisons; it only hurts people. Without data on how drugs get into prisons and without considering all the ways in which contraband enters facilities, these Proposed Amendments and move to mail scanning are a rush to put an

As the U.S. continues to criminalize substance use disorder, jails & prisons are often thought of as de facto treatment facilities – but the reality couldn't be further from the truth Communities must prioritize public health, not punishment

RJ Executive Director Wendell Robinson & Outreach Director Julie Anderson attended Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth's Freedom Celebration. We're so grateful for this opportunity to gather with advocates, leaders, and impacted people from across the country working to end extreme sentences for children.