Hearing before the House Judiciary Criminal Committee.
Read MoreAs we await the results of the 2016 elections, it is time for Illinois to turn our focus from politics to policy. Regardless of who will be taking office at the federal, state and county levels come January 2017, criminal justice system reform must be a priority.
Read MoreThe John Howard Association of Illinois (JHA) applauds the announcement by Governor Rauner that the State will close the “roundhouse,” Unit F, at Stateville Correctional Center.
Read MoreJHA supports the rule changes to 20 Ill. Adm. Code 504 filed by IDOC on July 1, 2016. If adopted by this committee, the proposed rule changes will be an important and constructive effort to reform IDOC's policies related to solitary confinement. These efforts must be furthered.
Read MoreThe petty, irresponsible infighting between Illinois’ executive and legislative leaders must end. Real lives are being destroyed, and state systems and agencies that citizens rely on as lifelines to basic necessities and care are being decimated.
Read MoreAs the need for criminal justice and prison reform in Illinois has again become the subject of statewide conversation and political action, the John Howard Association of Illinois (JHA) urges citizens, policymakers and administrators to be specific and pragmatic regarding the goals and practices of incarceration.
Read MoreHearing before the Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability.
Read MoreThe John Howard Association is thrilled with yesterday’s announcement by Governor Rauner and members of the General Assembly about the bipartisan legislation that has been introduced that will advance reform of Illinois’ criminal justice system.
Read MoreThe John Howard Association of Illinois (JHA) applauds today’s announcement to close Illinois Youth Center Kewanee (Kewanee), and supports Director Jones’ vision for a more rehabilitative juvenile justice system in Illinois by investing in community based services for youth rather than relying on large custodial institutions for those adjudicated delinquent.
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