JLS Housing Center

JLS Headquarters: Secure Housing for Women Activists and Jailhouse Lawyers Reintegrating into Society

The JLS Housing Center is driven by a meaningful mission: to provide a peaceful and constructive sanctuary for formerly incarcerated women activists and political prisoners upon their release. Our goal is to serve as a beneficial transitional step for those reentering society, focusing on transforming their lives through a range of resources and training opportunities.

Our commitment to making a difference begins with offering an extensive array of resources. We help individuals in acquiring essential records, ensuring they possess the critical documentation needed for their life after prison. We also aid in reestablishing connections with community groups, allowing activists to continue their important work. Beyond this, we provide assistance in developing professional resumes and portfolios, enabling our residents to effectively present their skills and experiences.

Our dedication to transformative change is more than just providing resources. We understand the value of comprehensive personal development. This is reflected in our training programs that cover various facets of well-being. Our physical training sessions offer self-defense techniques, boosting residents' confidence and ability to protect themselves. Our mental stamina training focuses on cultivating mindfulness and mental health, fostering a sense of inner peace and resilience. Additionally, our nutritional training imparts knowledge on how to use affordable and accessible food to enhance both physical and mental well-being. At the JLS Housing Center, we aim to foster an environment that not only supports but also inspires activists and political prisoners, encouraging them to approach their newfound freedom with purpose and optimism. We endeavor to be a driving force for positive change and a source of hope for those rebuilding their lives post-incarceration.

Within the walls of the prison industrial slave complex, an extraordinary group of people can be found: advocates for human rights, spiritual mentors, abolitionists, and Jailhouse Lawyers. These people hold the potential to profoundly impact our communities and positively transform our nation. It's imperative that we offer them unwavering support to ensure they don't fall back into a cycle of struggling for essentials like housing, food, clothing, and healthcare after their release.

For those interested in contributing to this cause through private donations, please feel free to contact us directly at JailhouseLawyersSpeak@protonmail.com. Donations are also welcomed through Cash App $arebelsworld and Venmo @arebelsworld or through our online Mutual Aid Drive

Unite in solidarity to uplift and empower these extraordinary individuals.

Fundraising for the first JLS Housing Center 
and JLS Headquarters

Statistics

83,054

Female Prisoners

It is reported that there were about 83,054 female prisoners under the jurisdiction of state or federal correctional authorities in the US as of Dec 2020.

1.9 million

Women

Approximately 1.9 million women are released from prisons and jails each year.

70%

Women Formerly Imprisoned

It is predicted that over 70% of women formerly imprisoned have experienced homelessness.

MEMO - NOVEMBER 2022

A closer look into the JLS Housing Center

As the largest prisoner-led prisoner’s human rights organization in the US, it is our responsibility to get involved in this struggle for our sisters, comrades, fellow jailhouse lawyers and humanitarians..
— Sundiata Jawanza