John Jay College Institute for Justice and Opportunity

We're honoring Angela Davis this Women's History Month for her unwavering commitment to social justice. From her activism with the Black Panther Party to her fight for the Soledad Brothers, Angela's courage and dedication to dismantling oppressive systems have inspired generations. Her journey, which includes a wrongful imprisonment that sparked global attention, emphasizes the need for reform within the criminal legal system. At the Institute for Justice and Opportunity, we stand on the shoulders of trailblazers like Angela, advocating for institutional and structural change. We are dedicated to opening doors of opportunity for those impacted by the criminal legal system. #WomensHistoryMonth #AngelaDavis #SocialJustice

Are you.. or someone you know ready to take their first step toward higher education? ?? Our FREE College Exploration program is designed for justice-impacted individuals and will guide you through everything you need to know about planning for college, choosing a major, setting goals, and more! Don't miss out—attend a virtual info session and get started on your educational journey today! #JusticeAndOpportunity #CollegeExploration #HigherEdForAll

? Honoring a Civil Rights Icon ? During #WomensHistoryMonth, we celebrate the life and legacy of the late Hazel N. Dukes, a fearless leader, tireless advocate, and a champion for justice. As president of the NY State NAACP for nearly 50 years, she fought for voting rights, fair housing, education, and economic empowerment. Her impact was felt from the streets of New York to the highest levels of government. A mentor, a trailblazer, a force for change—Hazel Dukes paved the way for generations to come. Rest in power. ??? #HazelDukes #NAACP #BlackHistory #WomensHistory

Repost from Prison Policy Initiative This new research highlights the devastating impact of mass incarceration—showing that the harmful effects of jails reach far beyond those behind bars. As we continue to fight for justice reform, it's critical to recognize that higher incarceration rates are linked to increased death rates, particularly for Black communities and women. These findings underscore the urgent need to address not just the system of incarceration, but the broader social, health, and economic inequalities that it perpetuates. The fight for justice is not just about reforming prisons—it’s about healing communities. #MassIncarceration #CriminalJusticeReform #HealthEquity #EndSystemicRacism #JusticeForAll #ReimagineJustice

This month and every month we celebrate the strength, resilience, and brilliance of women who have fought for justice and opportunity throughout history. At the Institute for Justice and Opportunity we continue this legacy by empowering women impacted by the justice system to achieve lasting change. #WomensHistoryMonth #Empowerment

Join us for an insightful panel discussion on Saturday, March 8 during SOMOS Albany (@somos_inc) on how technology can reshape the justice system to be more efficient, transparent, and equitable. Panelists from law, government, academia, and tech will explore actionable solutions for reform—focusing on case management, systemic inequities, and outcomes for marginalized communities. Panelists: -Andre Ward, Executive Director, Institute for Justice and Opportunity @justiceandopp -Omar Usmani, CEO, Aeon Nexus @justicenexus -Assemblyman Landon Dais @landondais77 -Assemblyman Eddie Gibbs @ameddiegibbs -Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez @brooklyndaoffice #intheroomwhereithappens #justicesolutions #aeonnexus #justiceandopportunity #nysassembly #albanyny #politicalpersonalitieswithskye

Join us for the "Advancing Criminal and Social Justice through Higher Education and Social Work" Conference! Register here: bit.ly/ACSJ2025 We are proud to partner with Medgar Evers College, CUNY Department of Social Work and the Peoples Police Academy. This transformative event will bring together thought leaders, educators, social workers, policymakers, and advocates to explore innovative strategies for promoting criminal and social justice reform. With a focus on systemic inequities, reentry support, trauma-informed practices, and policy advocacy, this conference will inspire collaborative efforts to create lasting change. ??? Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025 ?? Location: Medgar Evers College, 1638 Bedford Ave, Dining Hall ? Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm #CriminalJusticeReform #SocialWork #HigherEducation #JusticeForAll #PolicyAdvocacy #TraumaInformed #RestorativeJustice #ReentrySupport

Guess What! The Institute for Justice & Opportunity is excited to announce our partnership with JustUs Ideas for an exciting week of programming April 14-19th. Join us as we dive into bold unfiltered discussions, and innovative interactive sessions designed to reshape the narrative around justice-impacted communities. Together, we’ll elevate voices that matter and collaborate on solutions for a more equitable future. Be part of the movement where the most overlooked voices take center stage hosted at John Jay College. For more information on how to register please visit:?www.justusideas.org #JustUsIdeasWeek #JusticeForAll #EquityInAction

This Black History Month, we celebrate President Karol V. Mason, a champion for student success, criminal justice equity, and transformative change. As the President of John Jay College, she’s raised millions to support initiatives like MBK Connect and the Future of Public Safety Initiative, shaping the future of higher education and public safety policy. Her leadership continues to inspire and empower marginalized communities, making a lasting impact on justice reform and equality. Happy Black History Month! #BlackHistoryMonth #LeadershipForChange #CriminalJusticeReform #StudentSuccess #Equality