Our Insights Into Safety & Justice


Commentary: Chicago’s violence brings despair, but there is hope for our young men
It's been a rough 2020 for Chicago. At the halfway mark, more than 1,200 people…
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READI Chicago: JacQuay
JacQuay, an Austin native, is an entrepreneur. After completing 18 months of subsidized employment with…
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For ALL: A Discussion at the Intersection of Race & Justice
June 2020 has been harrowing. In the midst of a pandemic that has disproportionately impacted…
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Why We Fight
We are human rights workers. We believe in equity and opportunity for ALL people, and…
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Pride 2020: Intersectionality, Equity, & Justice
“There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle, because we do not live single-issue…
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Pride: A Conversation with Donald
Donald M. Bell is a retired college administrator, an LGBT+ activist, and a founding ally…
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Pride: A Conversation with Chanel
Chanel has been part of the Heartland Alliance community for decades. As a longtime participant…
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New “Never Fully Free” Report Exposes the Lasting Effects of “Permanent Punishments” and the Disproportionate Impact on People of Color
CHICAGO (June 29, 2020) Data released today as part of a first-of-a-kind study confirms that…
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Why We Fight: Ryan Spangler
Ryan is a senior mental health worker with the Heartland Alliance Health’s homeless outreach team…
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Why We Fight: Reality Allah
Reality is a READI Chicago outreach worker, serving the men who have been most impacted…
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Why We Fight: Marianne Joyce
Marianne is a licensed clinical social worker and serves as the social services manager for…
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Why We Fight: Eryn Lee
As a program officer for Heartland Alliance International, Eryn ensures that our global programs support…
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