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JustLeadershipUSA @jlusa.org · Oct 1
🌟 October is Youth Justice Action Month. Our commitment is to dismantle systems that harm young people and invest in leadership for lasting change. Join us in this work.

👉 jlusa.org/donate

#YouthJustice #EndMassIncarceration #JLUSA
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“The Cambridge Companion to American #PrisonWriting & Mass Incarceration” traces history through the eyes of those who lived it.

https://jlusa.org/2025/11/28/new-collection-of-american-prison-writing-showcases-50-years-of-incarcerated-peoples-voices-fighting-for-their-own-humanity
David Coogan, Ph.D.
November 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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The Federal Communications Commission recently reversed rules that would have capped prison phone rates, nearly doubling costs for impacted families.

Learn more in our new report “The Cost of Conviction”: justuscc.org/costofconviction

#CostofConviction #FCC #MarthaWrightReedAct
November 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Congratulations, Zaria Davis (Leading with Conviction™ 2019), being named Interim Executive Director of GAMA: The Tabletop Game Association!

Read more: https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61096/gama-appoints-interim-executive-director

#ZariaDavis #LeadingWithConviction #GAMA #TabletopGames
GAMA Appoints Interim Executive Director
To Manage Organization During Search for New Director
icv2.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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This season, we’re grateful for your support. Your donations uplift leaders who create safer, fairer communities.

👉 jlusa.org/donate

#Thanksgiving #Gratitude #JusticeReform
November 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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“Thousands of incarcerated people in #Connecticut want to enroll in higher education ... but limited space & resources ... have prevented the programs from expanding.”

Read more: https://apnews.com/article/colleges-and-universities-prisons-connecticut-general-news-7025a7bac41590a2e6c0adebcd43298a
Connecticut prisons offer college courses, but a lack of space, resources is limiting enrollment
Thousands of incarcerated people in Connecticut want to enroll in higher education — and financial aid is available — but limited space and resources in the state’s prison system have prevented the programs from expanding to meet the demand.
apnews.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Paul Rothschild (Leading with Conviction™ 2024) writes, “The Movement Mix-tape Volume I is live on 23 streaming platforms and stores!”

Learn more & listen now: https://jlusa.org/2025/11/24/paul-rothschild-announces-the-release-of-the-movement-mix-tape-volume-1

#MovementMixTape #RhythmofReform
November 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Outdated or inaccurate background checks keep job and housing applicants locked out even years after completing their sentences.

Learn more in our new report “The Cost of Conviction”: justuscc.org/costofconviction

#CostofConviction #EconomicMobility #JustUS JustUS Coordinating Council
November 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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“Many of us who come home from prison, we feel as though we owe society. ... That’s what I love about this film.” —Clarence Maclin on the new documentary short #TheBreakthroughGroup

https://jlusa.org/2025/11/21/clarence-maclin-becomes-executive-producer-on-the-breakthrough-group-short-documentary/
November 21, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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“Judith Negron [Leading with Conviction™ 2023] was invited to the White House to advocate for others — then was told her visit could send her back to prison.”

Watch video: https://jlusa.org/2025/11/19/judith-negron-shares-her-support-for-the-safer-supervision-act

#SAFERSupervisionAct
November 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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“Nearly 2,500 individuals are released every year from #Vermont prisons ... Reentering citizens often encounter significant barriers to basic financial services.” #CostofConviction

Read more: https://vermontbiz.com/news/2025/november/18/partnership-provide-financial-service-incarcerated-individuals
Partnership to provide financial service to incarcerated individuals | Vermont Business Magazine
Submitted by tim on Tue, 11/18/2025 - 10:48 Related Company NorthCountry Federal Credit Union Vermont Business Magazine Today, Treasurer Pieciak, NorthCountry Federal Credit Union, and the Department of Corrections announced a new partnership to provide financial education and banking services to in…
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November 19, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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“I want to make sure our community knows that we are here.” #CLT Councilwoman Tiawana Brown (Leading with Conviction™ 2020)

https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/immigration-news/advocates-city-leaders-border-patrol-immigrant-communities/275-db355258-3205-4ac6-93d0-ce41226481e1
Advocates call on city leaders to act on Border Patrol as immigrant communities continue to remain on edge
Advocacy groups like Action NC said federal agents are spreading fear and they're calling on Charlotte leaders for answers.
www.wcnc.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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Calvin Duncan was just elected clerk of the criminal court in #NewOrleans! He spent 28 years in prison on a WRONGFUL CONVICTION—and yet The New York Times called him a “CONVICT” in its headline. WHY?

We need the media to adopt #PersonFirst language!

#WordMatter #PeopleFirst #TheJailhouseLawyer
November 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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How much do families of incarcerated people shoulder financially every year in fines, fees, restitution, and inflated communications costs?

○ $35,000
○ $350,000
○ $350 Million
○ $350 Billion

Take the quiz: jlusa.org/quiz

#Quiz #WeeklyQuiz #CostofConviction #EconomicMobility
November 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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“You can’t expect people to move forward when the system keeps cashing in on their past.” —DeAnna Hoskins, President and CEO of JLUSA

Download “The Cost of Conviction” now: justuscc.org/costofconviction

#CostOfConviction
Building the Table: The Cost of Conviction – JustUS Coordinating Council
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November 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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#TheCostofConviction is a new policy brief detailing how court fines, prison phone costs & financial surveillance systems trap millions of families in debt long after incarceration. It outlines concrete steps Congress & federal agencies can take to fix it.

Download now: justuscc.org/costofc...
November 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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“It’s an important start when both Democrats and Republicans are agreeing that #GBCI should be closed down, and it should’ve been closed down 20 years ago,” said Mark Rice [Leading with Conviction™ 2017]. “The timeline is just too slow.”

Read more: jlusa.org/2025/11/10...

#Wisconsin
November 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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“Never before has ICE held so many detainees facing deportation at any given time, according to officials, historical data and immigration policy experts.”

Read more @cbsnews.com: www.cbsnews.com/news...

#MassIncarceration
ICE's detainee population reaches 66,000, a new record high, statistics show
ICE's detainee population is at the highest level on record as President Trump intensifies his crackdown on illegal immigration — and just over half did not have criminal charges or convictions, according to data obtained by CBS News.
www.cbsnews.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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“In a new vlog, the country superstar shared his long-term vision for his sprawling #Tennessee property. His goal? To build a 100-acre rehabilitation and #mentalhealth campus — completely free of charge.”

Watch now: jlusa.org/2025/11/07...

#JellyRoll #Rehab #FormerlyIncarcerated #CountryMusic
November 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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“New legislation making its way through the U.S. Congress aims to streamline the process of obtaining Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) for individuals returning home from incarceration.”

Read more @SCBrain: www.supplychainbrain...

#EconomicMobility #TWIC
Making It Easier for the Formerly Incarcerated to Work in Transportation
A Congressional bill would streamline the process for former prisoners to get credentialed to work in booming transportation and energy industries in Louisiana, says local business champion.
www.supplychainbrain.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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Jan6ers react to getting pardons NOT signed by Trump (not even w/ #autopen): “You know, Trump brings up a lot of ‘Well, Biden autopenned his pardons.’ Well, you didn’t even autopen my pardon, bro. … So what are you talking about, Trump?”

Read more @mmfa.bsky.social: www.mediamatters.org...

#Jan6
November 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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“Among this year’s fellows is Kemba Smith-Pradia [Leading with Conviction™ 2019] of Virginia Union University, whose project ‘Virginia’s Prodigal Daughter’ draws from her 25 years as a #criminaljustice advocate.”

Read more: jlusa.org/2025/11/06...

#KembaSmith #Virginia #VirginiaHumanities
November 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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“The #Illinois legislature has passed a bill that modifies the #CleanSlateAct to automatically seal the criminal records of [people convicted of nonviolent offenses].”

JustLeadershipUSA celebrates with alumni leaders who were instrumental in this victory!

Read more: jlusa.org/2025/11/04...

#CSIL
November 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Jonathan Morgan (Leading with Conviction™ 2022) writes, “When we call everything ‘reentry,’ we lose sight of what truly helps people succeed ...”

Read more: jlusa.org/2025/11/03...

#Reentry #Rejustice #JonathanMorgan #OurExperienceIsOurExpertise
November 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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How many women in the U.S. face reentry barriers annually?

○ 1 million
○ 1.5 million
○ 2 million
○ 2.5 million

Take the quiz: jlusa.org/quiz

#Quiz #WeeklyQuiz #IncarceratedWomen #Reentry #Housing #EconomicMobility
JLUSA Weekly Quiz
Test your knowledge of justice news and views!
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November 3, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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How many women in the U.S. face reentry barriers annually?

○ 1 million
○ 1.5 million
○ 2 million
○ 2.5 million

Take the quiz: jlusa.org/quiz

#Quiz #WeeklyQuiz #IncarceratedWomen #Reentry #Housing #EconomicMobility
JLUSA Weekly Quiz
Test your knowledge of justice news and views!
jlusa.org
November 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM