{"id":1509,"date":"2023-03-03T21:37:41","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T21:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stand.org\/illinois\/?p=1509"},"modified":"2023-03-03T21:37:44","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T21:37:44","slug":"lets-move-toward-economic-justice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stand.org\/illinois\/our-stories\/lets-move-toward-economic-justice\/","title":{"rendered":"Let’s Move Toward Economic Justice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Over the last year or so we\u2019ve updated you on a new issue for the Stand community: the elimination of juvenile court fines and fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our research and advocacy has shown that these fees and fines are not an effective accountability tool <\/strong>and can actually increase recidivism. They punish families living in poverty and deepen the economic injustice<\/strong> they already face in our most vulnerable communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Removing fees and fines does not impact a judge\u2019s ability to order victim\u2019s restitution, community service, or other appropriate non-monetary conditions that provide solid opportunities for young people to take accountability for their actions. We can hold young people accountable without pushing them into a deep financial hole. And now we have a chance to fix this problem!<\/strong> A bill up for hearing next week in the Senate Judiciary Committee would repeal these juvenile court fees and fines. It\u2019s on us to stand up and do what\u2019s right. Submit a witness slip today!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Submitting a witness slip in support of this legislation is easy! Follow these simple steps to make an impact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n