KNOW MORE: ILLINOIS’S “LAW OF ACCOUNTABILITY” Restore Justice published a new "Know More" piece. The report focuses on Illinois's "law of accountability." In Illinois, it is legal for a person to be arrested, charged, and convicted of a crime they not only did not commit but also...
Dear Friends, We hope this letter finds you safe and as well as possible during these difficult times. Since our last letter, we have continued to try to find ways to help you and your families and friends, but, like everyone, we are often frustrated due...
August 13, 2020 - Chicago, Il. Restore Justice & Partner Advocates Oppose Transfers Between Jails, Prisons Restore Justice joins partner organizations in opposing efforts by county sheriffs to transfer incarcerated people into state prisons. We released a statement with Chicago Appleseed Fund for Justice, Chicago Community Bond...
A JOINT STATEMENT FROM ILLINOIS ADVOCATES, LAWYERS, AND CONCERNED FAMILY MEMBERS OF INCARCERATED PEOPLE As concerned advocates, lawyers, and family members of incarcerated people in Illinois, we stand united in rejecting the transfers of people detained in county jails into the state prison system. We are...
We welcome Governor JB Pritzker's decision to halt transfers between county jails and state prisons. The Governor's most recent executive order establishes a plan to implement rigorous testing and quarantine protocols before incarcerated individuals are transferred. Congregate settings continue to be at highest risk of...
We must treat people who are incarcerated with compassion, especially now during the COVID-19 pandemic. But, for nearly three months, incarcerated people and their loved ones have reported a lack of soap and cleaning products, and a lack of adequate healthcare. In order to identify...
This webinar will help you develop strategies for advocating for your loved ones during this COVID-19 pandemic. Find tips and tools for contacting officials and for demanding better conditions. https://youtu.be/we8HzWa4NXU ...
Like many who work on social justice issues, Restore Justice staff, board and partners are still absorbing the full implications of a Donald Trump administration. Over the last eight years, many resources and attention has focused on federal policy hoping that the federal reform would provide...
By: Shayna Farmelant, Intern, Restore Justice Published in Medium I should have been scared to visit prison. I say that because all of my life I’ve been told that prisoners are evil. But, are they? There is, of course, the obvious answer that they are because they...
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