October 29, 2024
Chicago Beyond Hosts National Justice Convening
On October 21-22, 2024, Chicago Beyond hosted its inaugural National Justice Convening, a Conversation on Holistic Safety in Corrections, in Chicago. Sta
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The Atlantic Festival: Pretrial Detention and the State of America’s Jails
Our Managing Director of Justice Initiatives Dr. Nneka Jones Tapia spoke at the Atlantic Festival 2024 held at The Wharf in Washington, D.C., in a session focused on pretrial detention and the state of America’s jails.
The panel was moderated by The Atlantic Senior Editor Ronald Brownstein and also featured Robyn Hasan Simpson and Lauren-Brooke Eisen from The Brennan Center for Justice.
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October 8, 2024
NBA Foundation, Chicago Beyond, and Chicago Bulls Announce Grant Recipients for Initiative Supporting Nonprofits Driving Economic Opportunity for Black Youth and Communities
Today, national philanthropic organization Chicago Beyond, in partnership with the NBA Foundation and the Chicago Bulls, announced the continuation of a $1 million collaboration to support Black-led nonprofit organizations that are creating opportunities
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October 7, 2024
Vermont Public: Vermont prisons work to improve visitation experiences for children of incarcerated fathers
State corrections officials want to improve child visitation practices at Vermont's men's prisons. They're working with the nonprofit Chicago Beyond to overhaul current practices and prioritize the mental health of kids and their incarcerated parents.
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