Center for Justice and Human Dignity

Wow! #RewritingtheSentenceII Summit on Alternatives to Incarceration saw a blend of ~500 attendees - including judges, probation chiefs, prosecutors, community practitioners, and members of the formerly incarcerated community. Thank you to @Arnold_Ventures! #RTSII #Trauma #ATI

2024: A Year of Progress and Impact As the new year unfolds, we at CJHD are proud to share the strides we’ve made together toward a more equitable and humane justice system. This year has been transformative. Read our year-end newsletter here: mailchi.mp/0224d261e30a/2…

Judicial education is crucial to diversion efforts and expanding effective alternatives to prison and jail - this @StateCourts guide is a great tool to empower judges to use these tactics! bit.ly/3RqB3O8

When we chose to make our criminal history amendments retroactive, we relied on what so many formerly incarcerated people and their families have pointed out to us: the fact that a year in federal prison costs taxpayers nearly $50k, while a year of supervision costs less than $5k

📺USSC Chairman Hon. Carlton Reeves made a strong call for action and collaboration to shape the future of our justice system: “Consider the people sitting inside a prison right now. Consider their children...

...and why it is so essential to uplift and center voices of people who have been incarcerated in policy discussion. See the agenda summary here:

...how community supervision requirements and policies hinder successful reentry; the impact that connection to or lack of supportive housing, employment training, and behavioral health supports had;...(2/3)

ED @chrispouloslaw recently spoke at the National Summit to Advance States' Criminal Justice Priorities hosted by @CSGJC, @OJPgov, @CJIatCRJ, @Arnold_Ventures, @pewtrusts, and CNA. Chris's panel discussed the personal challenges people face when they leave prison...(1/3)

CJHD is thrilled to announce the release of the Rewriting the Sentence II Summit footage! Visit bit.ly/RTSIISummit to view the full-length session recordings. Don't miss remarks from U.S. Sentencing Commission Chair Hon. Carlton Reeves and Federal BOP Dir. Colette Peters!

We envision a system that uplifts survivors, directly impacted individuals, and society as a whole. Contribute to our shared vision at cjhd.org/donate.

Champion innovative, evidence-based practices this #GivingTuesday @ cjhd.org/donate! Support our work connecting jurisdictions seeking to expand effective alternatives to incarceration, improve conditions of confinement, + advocate for just sentencing/reentry legislation.

Countdown to #GivingTuesday! Consider supporting CJHD in its mission to expand alternatives to incarceration, address inhumane prison and jail conditions, and support policies for earlier release and successful reentry. Visit cjhd.org/donate to contribute.

+ advocating directly impacted people both inside and outside of prison, + push for just sentencing/reentry legislation. We believe in a system that uplifts survivors, directly impacted individuals, + society as a whole. Contribute to our shared vision at cjhd.org/donate.

+ directly impacted people + policymakers to drive meaningful change. Your generosity helps us connect jurisdictions seeking to expand innovative and effective alternatives to incarceration, improve conditions of confinement by promoting culture change...

This #GivingTuesday, support our journey to safely reduce prison incarceration, prioritize dignity for incarcerated ppl. + prison staff by addressing inhumane prison conditions, + champion shared safety. 🤝 We work w/ judges, prosecutors, probation/pretrial staff, corrections..