News, commentary, and stories from the folks at Restoring Justice and the people we serve.
For Carol, policing is where the problems of the criminal legal system start. She recounts one night a police officer approached her as she was sleeping in her car. "I get better treatment when I do not reveal my housing situation versus revealing that I am homeless."
Read MoreTalking to our client Micheal is like talking to an old friend. He frequently smiles, even as he talks about the difficult conditions while inside Harris County Jail. During our most recent visit, Micheal spoke of his daily struggles, how he stays positive, and what he’s learned about himself throughout this experience.
Read MoreFormer RJ client Jessica describes her path from a teen performing at talent shows in juvenile detention to her growth as an artist in the present. Check out Jessica's music and story!
Read MoreNearly half of the men in state or federal prison have at least one minor child, according to a U.S. Department of Justice survey. So we took some time to talk to Jason*: a father and creative who writes music, tells stories. We asked our client to share some of his thoughts on fatherhood and on becoming a parent to his now three year-old son while incarcerated.
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