OJPC in the press: publications, dates, excerpts, OJPC official responses.
Hunter, a survivor of domestic violence, was awarded clemency by Gov. John Kasich. On July 15, 2019, Thomia “Mia” Hunter was walked out of the Ohio Reformatory for Women. She was incarcerated for 15 years. “Thank you,” Mia said, moments after walking out of the prison. “This is a miracle from God.” Mia was greeted […]
More Ohioans with addictions can get treatment, not prison, with passage of HB-1 June 20, 2019 Legislators voted Wednesday to give more Ohioans access to treatment and opportunities for a fresh start. By a vote of 90-6, the Ohio House overwhelmingly House Bill 1, a reform measure that will steer thousands of people into drug […]
We’re so excited to introduce OJPC’s newest project, Beyond Guilt. If you’re a friend of OJPC, you’ve likely heard us call ourselves “the Guilty Project” on occasion. We are finally making that sentiment official, by launching a project that will seek to free people who admit guilt, are serving long sentences, have rehabilitated themselves and […]
On April 8, a motion was introduced to City Council to reform the City of Cincinnati’s methods for requesting bail for people accused of crimes. OJPC is honored to be part of the coalition working to make this reform a reality. This motion proposes that city prosecutors will adopt a new standard of recommending no […]
Update: On July 15, 2019, Mia walked out of the Ohio Reformatory for Women and started a new life in the free world! Read more about Mia’s release here. The Ohio Justice & Policy Center is overjoyed that Gov. John Kasich has granted Thomia Hunter’s request for clemency. Mia was sentenced to life in prison […]