Illinois' biggest county is using an organization with ideology steeped in critical race theory as part of an effort to reform the justice system with 'racial equity.'
At Willamette University, Drew teaches courses about racism and social change. Her research is also focused on racism.
The county received a 500K grant from the Justice Challenge and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation which will be used for"training," among other aspects of the initiative, according to the press release. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 09: A fence surrounds the Cook County jail complex on April 09, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. With nearly 400 cases of COVID-19 having been diagnosed among the inmates and employees, the jail is nation’s largest-known source of coronavirus infections. "Bringing more equity and representation into our justice system has been long awaited by our communities, especially our most disinvested and impacted communities," said a representative of the Justice Challenge.
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