The John Howard Association’s report Changing Directions: A Roadmap for Reforming Illinois’ Prison System outlines the ways Illinois can join states like Texas, Georgia, Kentucky, and New York in taking a smart approach to criminal justice reform. The MacArthur-supported report describes foundational achievements in criminal justice reform over the past several years and sets forth recommendations for wiser use of incarceration, including decreasing prison admissions and the length of prisoners’ stays.
