Our Insights Into Safety & Justice


Where Are They Now?
READI Chicago, while designed to decrease shootings and homicides among those at highest risk of…
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“Basic Income” to the Rescue
Philadelphia's poverty rate is much like a "test tube baby"--borrowing from a rather crude but…
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Who gets weed tax revenue? Illinois is still working on that.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker won passage of the state's cannabis bill thanks in large part to…
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2020 Legislative Agenda
Health and well-being, safety and justice, and economic opportunity are at the forefront of all…
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As Trump Plans To Bring Border Patrol To Sanctuary Cities, Mayor Lightfoot Pushes Back: ‘We Will Not Be Bullied’
As Trump plans to bring border patrol to sanctuary cities, Mayor Lightfoot pushes back: "We…
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Chicago leaders blast Trump plan to bring in border agents as effort to intimidate immigrants, hurt census count
Chicago leaders speak out against Trump's plan to bring in border agents as effort to…
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Civil rights organizations file requests to preserve ICE records
Heartland Alliance's National Immigrant Justice Center among organizations filing requests to preserve ICE's records on…
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Letters: ‘Ban the box’ laws don’t hurt ex-offenders. Racism does.
Criminal records often stand between a person and the supports needed such as employment, education…
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Look Inside: Adriana Scurto of Heartland Housing
Adriana Scurto has come full circle. From her first social work internship five years ago…
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Black Futures Month: Tony Salaam
At Heartland Alliance, we believe that everyone has the right to prosper and reach their…
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Black Futures Month: Dawnya Underwood
As First Deputy of our SAFEty Programming, Dawnya Underwood builds systems that provide safe, educational,…
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Black Futures Month: Carlton Mayers
Carlton Mayer II is Heartland Alliance’s Senior Policy Manager for Criminal Justice Reform, leading multiple…
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