This week, Sarah Staudt, Director of Policy and Advocacy at Sustainable Action Today, will be on the ground in Chicago for the MacArthur Safety and Justice Challenge Network Meeting, taking place April 15–17.
The event brings together a diverse network of reformers, advocates, system leaders, and community members working to reshape the U.S. criminal justice system with a focus on fairness, accountability, and racial equity. As one of the nation’s premier gatherings for forward-thinking justice reform, the conference provides a powerful platform for collaboration and bold ideas.
A Voice for Sustainable Justice
Sarah Staudt will be representing Sustainable Action Today’s ongoing commitment to policies that don’t just reduce incarceration, but build safer, healthier, and more sustainable communities from the ground up. Her work focuses on integrating environmental, economic, and social justice principles into criminal justice reform—bridging gaps that too often remain siloed.
“Public safety and sustainability are deeply connected,” Staudt says. “From over-policing in marginalized communities to the environmental impacts of carceral systems, we must reimagine justice through a holistic lens.”
Let’s Connect
Are you attending the meeting or in the Chicago area? Reach out to Sarah to schedule a time to connect and discuss opportunities for collaboration, policy alignment, or future advocacy efforts. Whether you’re a fellow reform advocate, a local leader, or a curious community member—your voice matters in this work.
📧 Drop her a line via our contact page or through LinkedIn.
About the MacArthur Safety and Justice Challenge
The Safety and Justice Challenge is a national initiative of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation aimed at reducing over-incarceration by changing the way America thinks about and uses jails. Learn more at www.safetyandjusticechallenge.org.