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Blog posts will explain the potential cost savings and the public policy reasons for providing a parole opportunity to older persons who have been in prison for a significant number of years, and are ready to be released.

Latest Report of Court-Appointed Monitor Shows Continued Inadequate Medical Care in Illinois Prisons

William J. Nissen

Mar 202 min

Latest Report of Court-Appointed Monitor Shows Continued Inadequate Medical Care in Illinois Prisons

Dr. John Raba is the court-appointed Monitor for the Lippert class action in the federal court in Chicago, in which a consent decree was...

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Over 900 Letters Supporting Elder Parole Delivered to Illinois Officials on March 6

William J. Nissen

Mar 81 min

Over 900 Letters Supporting Elder Parole Delivered to Illinois Officials on March 6

On March 6, 2024, advocates for the Elder Parole Bill, HB 2045, hand delivered over 900 letters supporting the bill to the Springfield...

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New Article Highlights shortcomings of the Joe Coleman Act

William J. Nissen

Sep 1, 20231 min

New Article Highlights shortcomings of the Joe Coleman Act

On August 30, 2023, Injusticewatch.org published an excellent article entitled: Medical releases for dying, disabled Illinois prisoners...

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New Article on the Costs of the Aging Prison Population

William J. Nissen

Aug 15, 20231 min

New Article on the Costs of the Aging Prison Population

Please see the recent on-line article by Emily Widra of the Prison Policy Initiative entitled: "The aging prison population: Causes,...

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See Chicago Tonight Segment on Elder Parole that aired on June 6

William J. Nissen

Jun 7, 20231 min

See Chicago Tonight Segment on Elder Parole that aired on June 6

On June 6, WTTW program Chicago Tonight aired its first of two segments on elder parole. This segment is well worth watching. You can...

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William J. Nissen

Jun 2, 20231 min

WTTW Series on Elder Parole Coming

On Tuesday June 6 and Wednesday June 7, WTTW's Chicago Tonight program, featuring Brandis Friedman, will present a series of two programs...

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Please submit a witness slip in support of HB 2045--Elder Parole Bill

William J. Nissen

Mar 2, 20231 min

Please submit a witness slip in support of HB 2045--Elder Parole Bill

The Judiciary - Criminal Committee of the Illinois House of Representatives will hold a hearing on the Elder Parole Bill, HB 2045, on...

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New Elder Parole Bill filed in Illinois General Assembly

William J. Nissen

Feb 3, 20231 min

New Elder Parole Bill filed in Illinois General Assembly

On Feb. 2, 2023, Rep. Justin Slaughter filed a new elder parole bill, HB 2045, in the Illinois House of Representatives. See the short 3...

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Listen to my Interview on Elder Abuse in Illinois Prisons on WGN Radio's Legal Face-Off

William J. Nissen

Sep 15, 20221 min

Listen to my Interview on Elder Abuse in Illinois Prisons on WGN Radio's Legal Face-Off

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6975220035803914240/

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Elder Abuse in Illinois Prisons and Elder Parole

William J. Nissen

Aug 17, 20221 min

Elder Abuse in Illinois Prisons and Elder Parole

In Lippert v. Jeffreys, which is a case pending in the federal court in Chicago, the court issued a consent decree in 2019 that requires...

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Potential Cost Savings from Elder Parole Far Greater than Costs of Administration

William J. Nissen

Apr 22, 20213 min

Potential Cost Savings from Elder Parole Far Greater than Costs of Administration

On April 20, 2021, the Illinois Prisoner Review Board (PRB) filed a Fiscal Note on HB 2399 in response to a request by Rep. Wilhour. In...

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William J. Nissen

Apr 2, 20211 min

HB 2399 Approved by House Committee

On March 26, 2021, HB 2399 was approved by the Judiciary-Criminal Committee of the Illinois House of Representatives. The committee vote...

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Elder Parole Legislation is not limited to Illinois

William J. Nissen

Mar 10, 20212 min

Elder Parole Legislation is not limited to Illinois

In addition to the elder parole legislation in HB 2399 and SB 2120 that has been introduced in Illinois, legislators in New York and Iowa...

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Elder Parole Legislation Introduced in Illinois Senate

William J. Nissen

Mar 2, 20212 min

Elder Parole Legislation Introduced in Illinois Senate

On February 26, 2021, legislation to establish the right to apply for parole for older individuals with significant time in prison, and...

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Illinois Could Save $27 to $55 Million per Year by Enacting Elder Parole

William J. Nissen

Feb 22, 20212 min

Illinois Could Save $27 to $55 Million per Year by Enacting Elder Parole

The estimated cost of incarcerating an older individual has been estimated at $70,000 per year, which is more than twice the average per...

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Elder Parole Legislation Introduced in Illinois House of Representatives

William J. Nissen

Feb 18, 20212 min

Elder Parole Legislation Introduced in Illinois House of Representatives

On February 17, 2021, House Bill 2399 was introduced in the Illinois House of Representatives by Representative Anne Stava-Murray. The...

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Illinois Should Provide Aging Prisoners the Right to Apply for Parole

William J. Nissen

Feb 9, 20212 min

Illinois Should Provide Aging Prisoners the Right to Apply for Parole

The Illinois General Assembly should pass Elder Parole legislation that would improve Illinois’ criminal justice system and potentially...

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