criminal justice

Attorney, Author and activist, Jarrett Adams was wrongfully convicted of a crime at age 17 and sentenced to 28 years in a maximum-security prison. After serving...

Jarrett Adams was only 17 years old when an all-white jury convicted him of a crime he didn't commit. As a result, he was...

As the judge read the verdict, I was tense, holding my breath and silently bracing myself.  Like most of us, I did not know...

RJ Hubs is a Chicago collective that believes restorative justice is part of the solution to reducing crime and mass incarceration.  Their new campaign...

Last Thursday at Mandel Hall on the University of Chicago's campus, author and activist for criminal justice reform, Cyntoia Brown-Long discussed her book, Free Cyntoia- My Search For Redemption in the American Prison System, with Dr. Tara Betts, author of Break the Habit and Arc and Hue. Brown-Long reflected on the impact of trafficking in Black communities in recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month. She also discussed what contributes to human trafficking, the injustices to women and children in the prison system, and her road to redemption.

Three Stories You Need To Know About By Ken Hare Chicago Defender Staff Writer In the ongoing fight for criminal justice reformation and accountability, here are three...

CHICAGO—In a move that was revealed over this past weekend, Mayor Rahm Emanuel rejected all three finalists submitted by the Chicago Police Board. On...

WE'RE ON THE MOVE   By Kai EL’ZABAR Defender Executive Editor A year ago, October 6, 2014, I walked into the Chicago Defender office and began...