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The John Howard Association of Illinois was founded in 1901, and takes our name from an 18th century English humanitarian who is considered to be the father of the prison reform movement. Learn more about our history
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JHA was founded in Illinois in 1901 as the Central Howard Association. In 1946, the organization changed its name to John Howard Association after John Howard, an 18th century Englishman who was one of the first prison reformers (more below).
The John Howard Association of Illinois was founded in 1901, and takes our name from an 18th century English humanitarian who is considered to be the father of the prison reform movement. Learn more about our history
John Howard Association of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois. 822 likes · 8 talking about this · 16 were here. JHA is Illinois' only nonprofit independent prison monitor.
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Jun 1, 2023 · The John Howard Association of Illinois provides public oversight of the state's prisons, jails and juvenile correctional facilities and addresses inmate needs and concerns.
The John Howard Association (JHA) independently monitors correctional facilities, policies and practices, and advances reforms needed to achieve a fair, humane and effective criminal justice...
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As the sole independent watchdog over the state’s correctional facilities, the John Howard Association of Illinois promotes an efficient justice system that ensures public safety while treating the incarcerated with dignity and helping them successfully reintegrate into society.