September 29, 2026
NCSL: Voices From Inside: Living and Working in Prison
Corrections staff and people incarcerated share their experiences with Chicago Beyond's Holistic Safety Framework.
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September 29, 2026
NCSL: Voices From Inside: Living and Working in Prison
September 29, 2026
Corrections staff and people incarcerated share their experiences with Chicago Beyond's Holistic Safety Framework.
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June 24, 2026
Chicago Beyond Invests $1.7 Million in Justice and Maternal Health Organizations Across the United States
Pictured: Doula Alliance of Arkansas Chicago Beyond today announced $1.7 million in new investments to eight community-led organizations advancing justice
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December 1, 2025
Correctional News: Chicago Beyond Hosts Second National Justice Convening
National philanthropic organization Chicago Beyond hosted its second National Justice Convening Oct. 29-30 in Chicago. The gathering aimed to improve safet
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October 17, 2025
Correctional News: Chicago Beyond Prepares for Second Annual National Convening
Later this month, national philanthropic organization Chicago Beyond will host its second annual National Convening, a two-day gathering aimed at improving
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July 16, 2025
2025 National Justice Convening
Chicago Beyond's National Justice Convening, a National Conversation on Holistic Safety in Corrections will be held on October 29-30, 2025 in Chicago. Thi
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April 14, 2025
KITV 4 Island News: Easter Keiki Day reconnects Incarcerated Families
On April 12, 2025, Hawaii’s Halawa Correctional Facility hosted its first-ever Easter Keiki Day, enabling incarcerated fathers to reunite in-person with their loved ones after months apart. Read more about the family-friendly visitation at the link belo
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March 24, 2025
Governing: What’s Driving the Uptick in Violence at New York Prisons?
Our Managing Director of Justice Initiatives Dr. Nneka Jones Tapia was interviewed by Governing to speak about how mental health support and a sense of com
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March 6, 2025
Corrections1: Humanity must have a place in the U.S. prison system
In a recent piece in Corrections1, Thomas shares his perspective on how breaking down the "us vs. them" mentality can improve prison safety, reduce staff b
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December 16, 2024
Chicago Beyond Announces Over $10M in Investments for Transformative Justice and Maternal Health Organizations Across the Country in 2024
As the year comes to a close, national philanthropic organization Chicago Beyond is proud to highlight a year marked by transformative investments that h
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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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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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September 26, 2024
Vital City: Holistic Safety in Corrections: A Framework for Sustainable Change
Dr. Nneka Jones Tapia writes about how sustainable change in correctional systems requires breaking hierarchical barriers and fostering collaboration among all parties involved.
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