John Howard Association of Illinois Email Format

Civic and Social OrganizationsIllinois, United States11-50 Employees

The John Howard Association of Illinois is a nonprofit organization focused on monitoring correctional facilities, policies, and practices to support reforms aimed at a fair, humane, and effective criminal justice system in Illinois. As a non-partisan prison watchdog, it conducts regular prison monitoring—visiting adult and juvenile facilities, collecting data, and engaging with inmates and staff to produce reports that inform the public, media, and policymakers. The organization also engages in advocacy, providing expert testimony, advising correctional agencies, and promoting policy changes through written analyses. In addition, JHA tracks communications from incarcerated individuals and their families, using reported information to support its advocacy efforts and illuminate system-wide issues. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the group operates within the civic and social sector and maintains a focus on providing a holistic view of Illinois’ correctional landscape through direct observation, data collection, and policy engagement.

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