Business Leaders Against the Death Penalty

Looking for RBIJ? We’re still active — just not here! This page now belongs to our global campaign, Business Leaders Against the Death Penalty. To find RBIJ, we're at: 🌐 rbij.org 🔗 linkedin.com/showcase/busin… 📷 instagram.com/businessvsdeat…

Over the past several years, Indiana spent $1.275 million on pentobarbital, the lethal injection drug used in its three recent executions. Each dose cost $100,000 or more. Executions are a waste of public resources. #BizVsDP indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/02/24/new…

🎥 WATCH: A few days before the #SuperBowl, sports podcaster @PabloTorre travels to Texas’ death row to interview Charles Flores, a football superfan fighting to prove his innocence. Watch their conversation ⬇️

Carrie Harambasic, Head of Business Development at LUSH North America, writes in @Capitol_Weekly about the company's campaign calling on California Governor Gavin Newsom to commute the state’s death row. Read it here ➡️ capitolweekly.net/lush-cosmetics… #BizVsDP

Great news: Philadelphia is strengthening their hiring laws to ensure second chances are available to all. The City Council recently passed an amendment to their current “ban the box” law which will go into effect on January 6, 2026. @Forbes ⬇️ forbes.com/sites/alonzoma…

Opinion: Illinois needs skilled workers. It's time to hire people with criminal records. #Echobox=1764001737" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">chicagobusiness.com/opinion/op-ed-…

This holiday season, support companies that make justice part of their bottom line when you shop from our 2025 Gift Guide! Find something for everyone on your list ➡️ rbij.org/rbij-blog/2025… #GiftGuide

Join us tomorrow: Hear from justice-impacted restauranter @DownNorthPizza's Muhammad Abdul-Hadi and social justice leader Dr. Krystal Redman about how purpose-driven businesses can thrive by creating second chances.🔗bit.ly/3XdrrJG 📍Atlanta, GA @cafemomentum

Illinois just became the 13th state to pass Clean Slate! 🎉 This law will automate criminal record sealing for eligible offenses, giving over 2 million Illinoisans a fresh start. We're proud to have partnered on a workforce policy that benefits all. #CleanSlateIL #Raceto13

We're excited to welcome these five business to our Workforce & Justice Alliance! 🔵 Green Retirement, Inc. 🔵 Procure Impact 🔵 Breaking Free Industries 🔵 Redemption Market 🔵 D3 Delivery LLC Join now to access our network and exclusive resources➡️#join" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">rbij.org/wja#join

RBIJ is growing! We’re delighted to welcome Nicole Banister as our new Senior Counsel for Policy & Advocacy. She'll lead criminal justice reform campaigns at the state and federal levels and provide legal analysis on proposed legal and policy reforms. ℹ️bit.ly/4gWWbYp

🚨 URGENT: Malaysian Pannir Selvam Pranthaman faces execution in Singapore in less than 48 hrs despite being a key witness in an ongoing drug case that could expose a major syndicate. We urge Malaysian govt & @anwaribrahim to act now! #AbolishTheDeathPenalty

Just announced! On Friday, @richardbranson joins @JarvisJMasters — author of "That Bird Has My Wings" and currently on CA’s death row — for a powerful conversation on resilience + reform. Register Now!🔗 rbij.org/rewriting-just… #BizVsDP @librofm

A new apprenticeship program proposed by the @FairChanceUK and @MakeUK_ Defence aims to train people with criminal records in the UK for welding jobs. Read the full piece in @theipaper ➡️ bit.ly/48nbzLo #FairChanceHiring

Happy UK #BlackHistoryMonth! This year’s theme is “Standing Firm in Power and Pride,” a reminder to recognise the Black leaders and pioneers of the past, while celebrating continued unity, growth, and pride today. #BHM2025 #CelebrateBlackVoices @bhmuk

As #WorkforceDevelopmentMonth comes to a close, here's how businesses can strengthen their workforce through hiring justice-impacted individuals: ✅ Leverage local partnerships ✅ Expand inclusive hiring practices ✅ Identify employee needs Get started at rbij.org

NEW Justice Champion Spotlight featuring @IHaveaBean and Redemption Roasters for #NationalCoffeeDay. ☕ Read their insights on #FairChanceHiring ➡️ rbij.org/rbij-blog/just…

Paula Harriott, CEO of @unlockcharity, and Ken Oliver, President of @JUMP_TheProject, call on the UK and US to revise their travel screening rules to ensure individuals with old criminal records aren't unfairly denied entry. Read more in @ObserverUK➡️bit.ly/3IigAum

The death penalty causes irreversible miscarriages of justice: since 1973, 200 people have been exonerated from death row. Rishi Bhattacharya, Founder and CEO of Impact & Influence, stands with 500+ executives calling for death penalty abolition. #BizVsDP bit.ly/4fR2wEw

📣 The fight to pass Clean Slate Massachusetts continues! Local business leaders @masscultivated, Green City Growers, @ZevinAssetMgmt, and Innercity Weightlifting testified before the House Judiciary Committee in support of #CleanSlateMA. 📩Email policy@rbij.org to get involved.