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 9, 2025
Chicago Beyond Announces Multi-Million Dollar Fellowship to Improve Health Outcomes for Black Mothers and Children
April 9, 2025
Four fellows to receive $500,000 in unrestricted grants to transform maternal healthcare Today, Chicago Beyond, a national philanthropic organization tha
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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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September 19, 2024
Chicago Beyond Partners with State Prison Systems in Arizona, Hawaii, and Vermont in National Effort to Transform Correctional Practices
Chicago Beyond, a national philanthropic organization that addresses systemic inequity by backing solutions led by people closest to the issues, is wor
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July 15, 2024
National Justice Convening
Chicago Beyond's National Justice Convening, a National Conversation on Holistic Safety in Corrections will be held on October 21-22, 2024 in Chicago. Th
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December 22, 2023
NPR All Things Considered: Jails are embracing video-only visits, but some experts say screens aren’t enough
In this new NPR piece for All Things Considered, the voice of our Managing Director of Justice Initiatives, Dr. Nneka Jones Tapia, brings light to the impo
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December 1, 2023
Incarceration and Families: What is the Toll on Children? Interview with Dr. Nneka Jones Tapia
Our Managing Director of Justice Initiatives, Dr. Nneka Jones Tapia, was invited by Discovery Museum and the Chicago Children’s Museum to give a presenta
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