The harms of mass incarceration do not just affect incarcerated people. It has far-reaching consequences that traumatize far too many Americans.

To be clear, I am retiring from the Executive Director position. I intend to spend (some of) my retirement continuing to fight for Illinois prisoners. So, if anyone from the IDOC is reading this, it is too soon to celebrate!

In every part of the US, incarceration is out of step with the rest of the world. Even “progressive” states–like California & Illinois–have higher incarceration rates than countries with authoritarian governments. So much for the "land of the free."

Our Returning Citizens Network provides people coming home after serving time in prison with resources, community, and fellowship. Join us and our friends at IL Coalition to End Permanent Punishments on Saturday, September 14 for a financial literacy training for returning citizens!

This month marks one year without money bail in Illinois. Our work continues but we will no longer organize under the Coalition to End Money Bond name. Going forward, all of our work will take place as the Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice. endmoneybond.org/2024/09/03/sun…

The carceral system clearly does not care about "reforming" children. If it did, why are so many people who were arrested at 15 or younger stuck in the system?

Today, the Joliet Police & the Will County State’s Attorney held a press conference regarding “Operation Street Sweeper.” During the presser, State’s Attorney Glasgow shared misleading & untruthful information about the Pretrial Fairness Act. Read more: endmoneybond.org/2024/09/05/wil…

Learn how to advocate for your loved ones to get the medical care they need in the IDOC! Join us and our friends from UPLC Chicago on Wednesday, September 18. Sign up here: bit.ly/3X7fTbN

Join us and our friends from IL Coalition to End Permanent Punishments THIS SATURDAY for a financial literacy fair for returning citizens! Food, snacks, and drinks will be provided - we hope to see you there💙

Come join me and discuss the medical care (or lack thereof) provided to people in Illinois prisons.

Do you have a loved one inside an IL prison? Attend this online training Wednesday at 6pm about how to advocate for them regarding medical care! Register here: eventbrite.com/e/loved-ones-s…

One year ago today, Illinois implemented the Pretrial Fairness Act & became the first state to completely end the use of money bond. Illinois has taken a critical step towards reducing mass incarceration & became a national leader in pretrial reform. endmoneybond.org/2024/09/18/cel…

Otis Moss, III ( sheltering in Wakanda) Trinity UCC One year after implementation, the Pretrial Fairness Act has: - Significantly reduced pretrial jailing. - Saved marginalized communities $140 million that would have been spent on money bonds. - Ensured that pretrial hearing are more robust. And that's only the beginning.

Join us this evening to learn about medical care and medical issues in the Illinois Department of Corrections: bit.ly/3X7fTbN

Under the money bond system, detention hearings were brief. The Pretrial Fairness is ensuring that hearings are more robust. Loyola Chicago Center for Criminal Justice found the length of detention hearings increased after implementation to a median length of 10–30 minutes.

Supporters say the use of solitary confinement has drastic negative impact on inmates' mental health, often lasting beyond their prison sentence. sj-r.com/story/news/pol…

"We have a human rights crisis in our prisons." - Restore Justice Policy Director Lindsey Hammond Read more:

NEW ADVOCACY TRAINING DATES: Join us for a FREE legislative advocacy training this fall! We have two different trainings: Legislative Advocacy 101 and the more advanced (but open to all) Building Relationships With Legislators. Sign up today: bit.ly/RJ-Trainings