C of C 1-4-20 Illinois Prison Project
Channel: Tim Bolger
Date: 2020-01-07

Meetings # 3,562 - Jennifer Soble, Executive Director
The Illinois Prison Project works for a saner criminal justice system by using creative approaches to reducing the size and expense of Illinois' prison population. We represent clients directly, and connect clients to lawyers throughout the State.

"We push back against excessive sentences in Illinois through direct representation, issue education, and by connecting lawyers directly to clients."

Our Work
Direct Representation
We provide direct representation to people in the Illinois Department of Corrections by filing clemency petitions on their behalf.  
Screening and Clearinghouse
We screen thousands of cases to identify people that are strong candidates for clemency. We match those people with lawyers, social workers, and other volunteers throughout the state, who file clemency petitions on their behalf. We provide models, templates, and support to our volunteers throughout the clemency process.
Education
We provide education about our core issues, the clemency process, and the benefits of a smarter approach to criminal justice.