“I was meant to die in prison and that’s what they sentenced me to”
Jeremiah Bourgeois served 27 yrs in prison before his LWOP sentence was changed. Listen to his resilient story of transformation it's the reason why 2nd chances make sense.
National LWOP Leadership Council
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I think about these souls, their families and their classmates a lot. But on days like today I like to read every single name and think about what we have lost.

Gone way too soon.
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Comfort Zone Camp helps children grieving the suicide of a parent, sibling or primary caregiver heal, grow and lead fulfilling lives.

Bobby Brier NJ Spotlight News/Report for America
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Want to host an event of your own like this? We fund Innovation Days! See this thread for more:
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My amazing team at AV recently hosted two events bringing together researchers & practitioners to talk about pressing CJ policy questions and how causal research might be able to help. It's been a delight to hear the enthusiasm from folks on both sides about how useful and

Horses for hope! Maryland's Second Chances Farm teaches incarcerated individuals job skills and life lessons, while finding purpose and a fresh start. #SecondChances
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Thank you, Governor Kevin Stitt for signing SB11 to expand access to higher education for incarcerated students into law!
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This is exciting news! Ana Zamora of The Just Trust has been named a TIME Person of the Week! This is a big moment for many of us who are passionate about criminal justice reform. It’s a recognition work being done critical space is impactful. Congratulations 🎊🎉

New: A woman suffering from fentanyl addiction died after 4 days in the Harford Co. jail. That happened May 7, but the sheriff has put out no public statements. Her boyfriend sought answers on social media. Court records tell part of the story:
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Support storm recovery! The Greater Houston Disaster Alliance, a partnership established by the Foundation / UnitedWayHouston, has launched the Severe Weather & Derecho Recovery Fund to support those impacted by recent severe weather. #HoustonDerecho disasteralliance.org/derecho

📣NOVPN: Passionate about building a public health response to the epidemic of gun violence?

The HAVI is hiring a Senior Director for the Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education. Apply or share today! #Hiring thehavi.org/job-postings/s…

#CrimeSolutions has rated Mindfulness Training for Law Enforcement to Reduce Occupational Impact as effective in addressing depression, anxiety, and burnout. crimesolutions.ojp.gov/ratedpractices… #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MHAM2024

It's been 2 years since a gunman killed 19 students and 2 teachers in Uvalde, Texas.

npr.org/2024/05/24/nx-… via Kayla Padilla

We’re hiring for another #SocialScientist , this time with expertise in the areas of interpersonal violence and victimization. Check it out here and share with your colleagues!

For the 24th in my '10 years since my PhD' series:

A local assessment I worked on examined policing practices of the East Lansing Police Department. Specifically:
-Org. culture
-Community relations
-Training and tech
-Traffic enforcement
-Use of force
-Early Intervention System

This is a good article about Oklahoma County’s investment in treating the root cause of criminal behavior by providing second chances to those who qualify. THIS is how you reduce crime! Right On Crime

Learn more about how Nebraska, with a new policy modeled from work by the Council on Criminal Justice Veteran Justice Commission, is seeking to steer veterans from incarceration to treatment, back to 'hero status.'
Nebraska Examiner nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/05/24/neb…

Yesterday VRC director Thomas Abt was in St. Louis for the 1st meeting of the new Save Lives Now! advisory board. The VRC is proud to be working alongside regional leaders on a new anti-violence strategy. See below for more selected media coverage. ksdk.com/article/news/c…

Congratulations to Ana Zamora of @TheJustTrust who has been named TIME’s Person of the Week! 🎉🥳.

Ana has spent decades committed to criminal justice reform & her organization helps fund critical fine and fee reform work here at FFJC! time.com/collection/per…

Was honored to contribute to this work while at Prison Fellowship Advocacy Prison Fellowship. Congrats, Sarah Mae Decker Kate Trammell Heather Rice-Minus Sammy Perez Chelsea Friske!