Here are the thoughts, feelings and news worth sharing by and about OJPC's staff, clients and partners.
Lame Duck session: How you can help right now
Where Are They Now? Former OJPC intern Ben Ranz
Get counted in the census — in the name of fairness and justice
Legislative Update: SB3 passes the Senate, HB1 should be next
How OJPC is trying to free at-risk prisoners during the coronavirus pandemic
Second Chance Month: People need the opportunity to do better
Mark Vander Laan’s second act: Litigation on behalf of Ohio’s prisoners
Jan. 2020 Legislative Update
What does human trafficking look like?
More than my own worst mistake
This Pride month, don’t forget about trans prisoners who need our help
Legislative Update: House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 3
The Power of Blame
Ohio’s “Wasted Assets” — a new report on unemployment and underemployment due to criminal convictions
Major criminal justice reform is still coming to Ohio. Here’s how:
It’s time to work together — we’re not done pushing for reform
Why fight the symptoms of mass incarceration when you can change the system itself?
Empathy isn’t as simple as walking a mile in someone else’s shoes
How mental health and incarceration are intertwined
This retired police officer became an OJPC volunteer
It’s Second Chance Month
A 20th Birthday Celebration: Thank you
Invisible Women, Invisible Wounds
A Reflection from Sasha Naiman, mother and attorney
Gary’s Story
“We Cannot Forget Women”
14 Years: 14 Lessons
Living Proof
In the Hallways of the Statehouse
The Worth of a Soul
Humor through Hardship
A Trusted and Knowing Friend