What We Do
Dedicated to Promoting Access to Justice and Restorative Research
Our work includes research and advocacy on a variety of issues:
We use a variety of methods to achieve our goals, including:
Direct services
We provide legal assistance, social services, and other support to people who have been impacted by the criminal justice system.
Policy advocacy
We work with policymakers to pass laws that will make the criminal justice system more just.
Public education
We provide educational materials and outreach programs to help the public understand the criminal justice system and the need for reform.
Litigation
We file lawsuits to challenge unfair laws and practices.
We have had a significant impact on the Criminal Justice System. For example, we have:
Represented and secured the release of several pre-trial detainees.
Provided legal assistance to people who have been impacted by the Criminal Justice System.
Conducted awareness campaigns on some Key Criminal Justice issues