Mel’s Reflections
Upon being hired at IJPC in late July, my training involved a lot of reading. I grew up in NJ (last execution – 1963, repeal of statute – 2007) and […]Read More
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Andrea’s Reflection
The death penalty was something I was morally opposed to, but not actively involved in abolishing before I began working for IJPC. I suppose I was like scores of other […]Read More
Allison’s Reflection
I woke up early that Thursday morning with an uneasy feeling in my stomach. I jumped to turn off my alarm so as not to wake up the other 30 […]Read More
Fall Newsletter
Check out our Fall Newsletter – with updates about the 30th Anniversary, World Peace Festival, upcoming initiatives, and current legislation in Ohio that addresses key issues of IJPC. Sign up to […]Read More
We Walk to Stop Executions
On October 3rd, abolitionists from Ohio and across the US will meet in Portsmouth, OH to as they prepare for the Walk to Stop Executions. For one week, these men and women will be walking from Lucasville to Columbus with a common mission – ending executions. IJPC staff will join for a portion of the walk. Read More
30th Anniversary Recap
We had an amazing 30th Anniversary – thank you to all volunteers and attendees. Check out the 30th Anniversary video, created by IJPC interns Brian Igel and Eleanor Gaston, that […]Read More
Peace Committee Meets with Representative Chabot
On Wednesday, August 12, delegates from our Peace Committee met with Congressman Steve Chabot. Please click here for more information about the meeting and learn more about our legislative visits.Read More