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
Oct 29, 2013
When Did "To Serve & Protect" Become "To Seize & Profit?"
Oct 22, 2013
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?
Oct 8, 2013
Meet the Company Making $1.4 Billion a Year off Sick Prisoners
Oct 1, 2013
Meet the Prison Phone Company Profiting Off Love