Yesterday, Team CRJ met with legislators across the State House to make sure our budget supports reentry services across the Commonwealth. Our communities are strong when returning citizens get the support they need!
This Black History Month, CJI VP, Spurgeon Kennedy shares a personal note on CJI's commitment to racial equity in the justice system. Full article here: https://t.co/oPFo1t8lk4
Yesterday @Sifublack joined our team for a discussion on allyship and creating community at work. This #BlackHistoryMonth, his words are an important reminder of the role of allies in movement work. Thank you, Thaddeus!
This year’s Black History Month theme is African Americans and the Arts. Throughout the month, we will explore and celebrate the diverse contributions of Black individuals in the areas of art, culture and community. Read the @CR_Justice article at: https://t.co/YprCkGl6em
Thank you Congressman @gabeamo for meeting with our team to discuss support for individuals returning from incarceration. We’re so excited to have you in the RI delegation!
#Prisons have made immense progress in recent years, but there's more to do. Thank you @BrennanCenter for referencing the work of CJI, @DOJBJA & others determined to support transformative changes such as reducing the use of restrictive housing. https://t.co/0vEBr3R0nd #cjreform
Women returning from incarceration face unique challenges and pressures. @sweetadelinevt dives into women's reentry and how we need to do more to support returning citizens here in MA. https://t.co/hoX8Y3VYhh
We are thrilled to welcome Peter Gerondeau as our next CFO and Vice President! Peter brings decades of health and social justice experience to our team. https://t.co/w15J9pX5kz
#CJSummit23 begins today! Criminal justice leaders from all 50 states are meeting to address their states’ most pressing criminal justice challenges with effective research and data-informed solutions through #JusticeReinvestment.
We are excited to join organizations around the world this #GivingTuesday! At @CR_Justice, your donation directly supports at-risk individuals to create a bright future - and helps support the safety of communities across the country. https://t.co/wL4fNwWGGN
From our families to yours, happy Thanksgiving! We are beyond grateful for our team that cares for others, the people we serve, and the communities that support us.
We are grateful to work alongside community partners who give back! Our Family Reentry Team, The Goddard School and Life Changing Ministries in North Haven are proud to support twenty Connecticut families with food baskets this #Thanksgiving holiday.
One in three women and one in four men have been victims of physical violence by an intimate partner within their lifetime. Our behavioral health team and domestic violence programming staff are showing support for survivors this #PurpleThursday.
CJI assists Oklahoma in a first-of-its-kind review of its jails system.
“...we’re demonstrating to all 4 million Oklahomans the state’s commitment to strengthening public safety while ensuring our justice system works fairly and efficiently.” – @GovStitt https://t.co/NOwXce6OIQ