John Howard Association (Chicago, Ill.)

The John Howard Association (JHA), a Chicago-based penal reform organization, was founded in 1901 by Frank Emory Lyon. Lyon, a minister, served as superintendent until his retirement in 1942. Originally known as the Central Howard Association, it came to be known as the John Howard Association in the mid-1940s. As of 2011, the organization continues to provide services to prisoners, ex-convicts, and their families, and to advocate for reforms in penal legislation and improved conditions in jails and prisons within Illinois.

From the description of John Howard Association records, 1898-1976 (bulk 1920-1976). (Chicago History Museum). WorldCat record id: 717282930