IJPC News

Archive: September 2022

Walking with Elwood Jones

We have been sharing information about Elwood’s hearing for a potential new trial. You can read more about IJPC Program Manager’s experience sitting in on that trial and working with Elwood here.

Justice for Elwood Jones

Elwood Jones has maintained his innocence since he was sentenced to death over 20 years ago. Today, Elwood Jones should have had a hearing to determine whether he would receive a new trial. But that hearing was delayed until further notice.

Pope Francis’ Call for Abolition

By Sr. Alice Gerdeman, CDP Pope Francis’ encyclical letter, Brothers and Sisters All*, is to all people across the world and not just us in the United States. Everyone needs a challenge and everyone will find many in his spiritual reflections and vision of a

Reprieve granted for Raymond Tibbetts!

Breaking news: Governor Kasich issued a temporary reprievefor Raymond Tibbetts due to a juror’s opposition to his death sentence. His execution date has been pushed from next week until October. Thank you to everyone who took action and called Governor Kasich to voice your opposition. We will continue working against the

About IJPC

The Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center educates and advocates for peace, challenges unjust local, national and global systems, and promotes the creation of a nonviolent society. IJPC is supported by faith-based organizations and individuals who work together to educate around justice issues, take collaborative action and do public witness. We address local, national and international concerns focusing on the death penalty, immigration, human trafficking and peace and nonviolence.

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