Mission
JHA monitors prisons and advances independent oversight of carceral systems to promote humane treatment and increased transparency.
Vision
As long as there are prisons, we aspire to have a system that is equitable, reduces harm, and respects people’s humanity.
Who was John Howard?
The John Howard Association of Illinois was founded in 1901, and takes our name from an 18th century English humanitarian who is considered to be the father of the prison reform movement.