We need to treat people who are incarcerated compassionately. Restore Justice continues to push for our original recommendations. But, we also believe we have to advocate for transparency. The New York Times reported this week that 70 percent of the incarcerated people at one Ohio...
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I'm hopeful that this message can be shared with all of the thousands of our concerned loved ones whom are currently taking steps to insure that those of us confined within state and federal correctional facilities are taken care of during the global COVID-19 crisis. I...
We know it is sometimes hard to find information or help when setting up a new account to visit or communicate with a loved one in IDOC. Here is a little "helper" we put together that gives some basic information on how to video visit. Go...
Updated March 17, 2020Read a more detailed list of recommendations and other information here. The Illinois Prison Project and Restore Justice are making concrete recommendations to decrease demand on health systems and protect both inmates and communities. Illinois already has laws in place that will...
With a national, bipartisan belief in the need for criminal justice reform, Illinois lawmakers have an opportunity to enact long-overdue improvements. Governor JB Pritzker and legislative leaders have proven their commitment to making Illinois a more fair and just state in several important areas. But,...
Honorable Chairman Slaughter, Chairman Peters, Chairman Sims, Lt. Governor Stratton, and Committee Members: Thank you for scheduling this hearing and for allowing me the opportunity to share my personal experience with Illinois’ sentencing laws and to explain why serious changes are necessary. I grew up in East...
Assistant Majority Leader Harmon’s Commitment to Justice, Compassion Make Illinois a Better State [ngg src="galleries" ids="3" display="basic_slideshow"] Tone Stockenstrom Photography Inc photos CHICAGO—On Thursday, Dec. 12, Restore Justice proudly honored Illinois State Senator Don Harmon with the first Abner Mikva Legislative Courage Award. Assistant Majority Leader Harmon sponsored...
by Restore Justice, in partnership with John Howard Association Changes to Illinois' Truth in Sentencing law become effective on January 1, 2020. Here is what you need to know. Disclaimer: Restore Justice was not a part of the legislative effort that resulted in the passage of HB0094,...
Bill Would Give Families Visiting Incarcerated Loved Ones a Statewide Point of Contact We applaud Senator Laura Fine for introducing SB 2311. This measure would establish a statewide contact within the Illinois Department of Corrections for family members and other visitors of inmates. Currently, those with...
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