Paula Wolff has spent the last two decades focused on juvenile and criminal justice reform. At the Illinois Justice Project, she works to advance policies and practices that reduce violence, decrease recidivism, and make the justice system more equitable. Earlier in her career, Wolff worked as policy director for Illinois Gov. Jim Thompson, taught at several universities, and served as president of Governors State University.
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