As Illinois' only non-partisan prison watchdog, the John Howard Association is part of a growing and diverse coalition of elected officials and policy advocates who believe that the country needs to safely reduce its use of incarceration.

In the past several years, conservatives have played a leading role in this movement, driving some of the most innovative and effective reform in the country.

JHA is proud to bring one of the leading conservative criminal justice reform leaders to Illinois, Marc Levin.

The Policy Director of Right on Crime, Levin's work has attracted the support of leading conservative figures, as he and his initiative advocate for reduced reliance on expensive prisons as a response to crime and more cost-effective approaches to enhancing public safety. POLITICO Magazine recently recognized Levin in its annual list of the nation's top 50 "key thinkers, doeers and dreamers reshaping American politics."

On Tuesday, September 23rd at 10 a.m., Levin will testify before the General Assembly's Joint Criminal Justice Reform Committee. Created earlier this year by a legislative resolution, the Joint Criminal Justice Reform Committee was directed "to examine the impact of the current sentencing structure, ensure that the enforcement and punishment of crimes do not disproportionately or unfairly affect certain racial, ethnic, or minority groups, and develop solutions to address the issues that exist within the system." 

You can listen to Levin's testimony at the time of hearing on the General Assembly's website: http://www.ilga.gov/senate/audvid.asp

In Chicago, you can watch Levin talk about his work on CLTV's Politics Tonight on Monday, September 22nd at 6 p.m.

On Tuesday morning at 9 a.m, Levin will be on WBEZ's The Morning Shift, which you can listen to on 91.5 FM in Chicago or online at www.wbez.org. 

John Maki

Executive Director

John Howard Association