Prison Communications 2023

We believe that reform and system change must be based on the current realities of our prison system. At JHA, we gather information by going into the prisons to observe, monitor, gather data, and speak with people who live and work inside the facilities. It is the experiences that people in prison share with us that drive our focus areas and advocacy efforts. To inform stakeholders, partners, and the public about the realities of Illinois prisons, JHA shares what we are hearing from individuals in prison through reports, statements, and communications updates.

In 2023, we received 1,638 total communications. This included 903 letters, 425 emails, and 310 phone calls. Learn more about what we heard in 2023 in our reports below.