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Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director Joanna Weiss Stepping Down as Executive Director of FFJC
Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director Joanna Weiss Stepping Down as Executive Director of FFJC
October 1, 2026 Contact: Michael Paul Jackson, mjackson@finesandfeesjusticecenter.org New York – Today, Joanna Weiss announced she is stepping down as Co-Executive Director of Fin…
A Note From Joanna
A Note From Joanna
After months of thoughtful consideration, I have decided to step down as Co-Executive Director of the Fines and Fees Justice Center. By the time I leave next spring, FFJC will have…
We’re Hiring: Budget & Fiscal Analyst
We’re Hiring: Budget & Fiscal Analyst
Summary The Fines & Fees Justice Center (FFJC) is seeking someone with strong fiscal policy and data analytical skills to join the organization’s Policy & Research te…
Women’s Equality Day 2026
Women’s Equality Day 2026
Right now, somewhere in this country, a woman is doing math she never signed up for. A public defender fee here, a probation fee there, and a late fee on top of both because she do…
FFJC Relaunches Advisory Board with New Members
FFJC Relaunches Advisory Board with New Members
Contact: Michael Paul Jackson, mjackson@finesandfeesjusticecenter.org NEW YORK – Today, Fines and Fees Justice Center (FFJC) announced the launch of its reconstituted Advisor…
Improving Economic Mobility for Women
Improving Economic Mobility for Women
I recently spent a day at the Women’s Justice Conference, a convening to develop ideas and strategies to improve the economic mobility of women impacted by the justice system…
FFJC Celebrates Passage of HB2265
FFJC Celebrates Passage of HB2265
ARIZONA — Last week, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed HB2265 into law, a landmark new bill that ends justice fees for a person’s right to a public defender, appeal, and trial by jur…
Chicago Families Are Not For Auction
Chicago Families Are Not For Auction
Chicago is preparing to sell nearly $1 billion of debt stemming from unpaid fines and fees to private buyers in exchange for an estimated $85 million upfront. The message sent is c…
The End Justice Fees Campaign celebrates Governor Phil Scott for signing H.635 into law.
The End Justice Fees Campaign celebrates Governor Phil Scott for signing H.635 into law.
VERMONT – Late last month, Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed H.635, a bill eliminating the Vermont Department of Corrections’ supervisory fees. Supervision fees are recurring fees…
Press Release: FFJC Launches National Initiative to Help Courts Improve Fine and Fee Practices
Press Release: FFJC Launches National Initiative to Help Courts Improve Fine and Fee Practices
Contact: Michael Paul Jackson, Fines and Fees Justice Center mjackson@finesandfeesjusticecenter.org The Court Engagement Initiative helps judges hold people accountable effectively…
