July 15, 2024
National Justice Convening
Chicago Beyond's National Justice Convening, a National Conversation on Holistic Safety in Corrections will be held on October 21-22, 2024 in Chicago. Th
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Inside the System: The Impact of Incarceration
This virtual panel discussion focuses on the context for Defy’s work. “Inside the System: The Impact of Incarceration” features a panel with wide experience with the criminal legal system, the impact of incarceration, and the role of restorative programming.
Panelists Include:
Maryse Gordon as Moderator, Leader in ESG FinTech, and Defy Tri-State Board Member
Dr. Nneka Jones Tapia, Managing Director, Justice Initiatives, Chicago Beyond
Carl Williams, Defy EIT and Owner & Founder of Royal Men Solutions, LLC
Mike Huggins, Founder & Executive Director of the Transformation Yoga Project, and Defy National Board Member
Quan Huynh, Executive Director of Defy Southern California, Author of Sparrow in the Razor Wire
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March 7, 2023
Filling the Foster Care Gap with Tech
SXSW EDU 2023 On March 7, 2023 Shruti Jayaraman, Chicago Beyond's Chief Investment Officer, joined Shanté Elliot, founder of TasselTurn, and Marvell Joine
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December 22, 2022
A Conversation on Art & Healing with Fantasia Ariel and Edo Santana
Fantasía Ariel and Edo Santana came together for a panel discussion about the power of healing through visual arts. The conversation was moderated by Culture Correspondent Rome J of The TRiiBE, a Chicago Beyond Rapid Response Fund partner. Chicago Be
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