Lioness Justice Impacted Women's Alliance

📣 Holiday Cheer, Delivered! 🎄✉️ The Lioness Holiday Card Writing Party and Hygiene Drive was a huge success thanks to our incredible community! 💜 Together, we: ✅ Wrote over 300 heartfelt cards for incarcerated youth and women ✅ Collected a trunk full of essential supplies to support women recently released from prison This season, you showed that compassion and care can break through any walls. Each card carries messages of hope and love, reminding our justice-impacted sisters and youth that they are not forgotten. 💌 And we’re not done yet! Join us in Austin on Friday, December 6th, as we continue to spread joy and support this holiday season. 🎉 A massive THANK YOU to everyone who donated supplies, wrote cards, or helped organize this impactful event. Your support makes a difference! 🙌 #LionessJustice #HomeForTheHolidays #HolidayCheer

📢 Attention, Texas Advocates! The next Texas Board of Criminal Justice Meeting is coming up, and it’s an important opportunity to make our voices heard. These meetings impact policies that affect thousands of incarcerated individuals and their families across Texas. (They haven't published exact location yet but don't let that deter you from making your way to Huntsville!) #LionessJustice #TexasPrisons

This Tuesday is #GivingTuesday — a global day of generosity and a chance to create real impact for justice impacted women, girls and gender-expansive individuals. 💜✨ By supporting Lioness, you help amplify voices, expand access to resources, and break down barriers. Together, we can build a future of hope, empowerment, and second chances. 🦁💪 ➡️Donate today and be a part of the change: https://lnkd.in/gHcdXXsu #LionessJustice

This Thanksgiving, we pause to reflect, honor, and give thanks. We recognize that this day carries a complex history, rooted in the colonization of Indigenous lands and the erasure of Native cultures. Today and every day, we honor the strength, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous communities, especially Indigenous women who have long been at the forefront of justice and advocacy. We thank you, our Lioness family, for standing with us and building a community of compassion and empowerment. #Thanksgiving #IndigenousPeoplesDay #Gratitude #LionessJustice #JusticeForAll

Our post-lunch speakers brought the energy this afternoon! We learned about the long-term brain health of children, confronting female stereotypes in the criminal legal and mental health systems, and evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders.

I just wrapped up an incredible week at the Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health Summit in Allen, TX—a gathering I’ve been honored to participate in as a collaborative council member since its inception 8 years ago. This year was especially meaningful as I represented Measure in collaborating with Lioness Justice Impacted Women's Alliance on a powerful panel: Dangerous Women: Confronting Stereotypes in the Criminal Legal and Mental Health Systems. During the panel, we addressed the harmful biases and stereotypes that disproportionately impact girls and women—focusing on issues like adultification, personality disorders, and addiction. Together, we shared actionable strategies to challenge these biases and pave the way for more equitable, person-centered systems. I’m incredibly grateful to work alongside such inspiring change makers who are deeply committed to advancing justice and equity for all #jcmhsummit2024

✨Join us in community and giving back this holiday season!✨ Together we will: ✍️Write holiday cards for youth in Texas Juvenile Justice facilities 🧼Assemble hygiene packs for youth at MART 📚Donate books to the Women’s Storybook Project 🧴Collect hygienes for women in the Fort Worth Transitional Home (Dallas event) #community #LionessJustice #holidays

Our Executive Director, Jennifer Toon, spoke on the importance of updated reentry resources and the usefulness of JCMH’s Innovation map.

We joined more than 65 organizations in calling on Congress take immediate action to address the overdose crisis by passing the bipartisan Reentry Act (H.R.2400/S.1165) and the Due Process Continuity of Care Act (H.R.3074/S.971). These bills represent one of the strongest opportunities for Congress to increase public safety and improve public health outcomes nationwide. Read our letter here: https://lnkd.in/eP-VnDfz

📣 Big News! We’re thrilled to welcome Neyala Thomas as our new Youth Justice Coordinator! 🎉 As a passionate advocate with her own powerful experiences in the justice system, Neyala brings a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by youth in and out of incarceration. She’s committed to amplifying youth voices, breaking down barriers, and creating a stronger support system for those impacted by the justice system. Welcome, Neyala! Together, we’re building a brighter, more just future. 💪✨ #LionessJustice #YouthJustice #MeetOurTeam