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Jesse Lava

Campaign Director

Beyond Bars

Bio

Jesse Lava is the director of the Beyond Bars campaign at Brave New Foundation. Beyond Bars fights mass incarceration through video and social media. Previously a communications strategist for progressive causes, he has worked on an array of policy areas including climate change, campaign finance, drug treatment, and human services funding. Jesse was also the founding director of Faithful Democrats and has penned numerous pieces for faith-based publications. He has a master's in public policy from Harvard University and a bachelor's from Wesleyan University.


Featured work

Nov 5, 2013

The Biggest, Baddest Prison Profiteer of Them All

The Biggest, Baddest Prison Profiteer of Them All

Oct 29, 2013

When Did To Serve & Protect Become To Seize & Profit?

When Did To Serve & Protect Become To Seize & Profit?

Oct 22, 2013

As Immigration Reform Comes Up Again, Watch This Private Prison Company

As Immigration Reform Comes Up Again, Watch This Private Prison Company

Oct 15, 2013

Should It Cost Less to Get Out of Jail if You're Rich?

Should It Cost Less to Get Out of Jail if You're Rich?

Oct 8, 2013

Meet the Company Making $1.4 Billion a Year off Sick Prisoners

Meet the Company Making $1.4 Billion a Year off Sick Prisoners

Oct 1, 2013

Meet the Prison Phone Company Profiting Off Love

Meet the Prison Phone Company Profiting Off Love