We asked a few of our clients what gaps they see in our court system, law enforcement, and people in power. Though they had a range of thoughtful responses, our clients were united in an urgent demand for a more just future. Join us in our mission to end mass incarceration, one client and heart at at time. Make a gift today.
Ida is a single mom who juggles both the criminal legal system and caring for her young daughter. Ida’s greatest concern is the court’s lack of regard, its lack of understanding for her situation – and how the legal process is directly affecting her child.
Ensuring that all people are treated with fairness was the only response Ian had to our prompt. Being accused has cost Ian a lot. He had to leave his church and had to find a temporary caretaker for his son. Despite his legal and personal obstacles, Ian is determined to keep fighting his case.
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More than anything, Leila wants voices like hers to be truly heard in the criminal legal system. In Restoring Justice, she found a team that not only paid attention, but took the time to listen to her. For Leila justice starts with somebody who listens and a community willing to help.
Sidney is more familiar than most with the criminal legal system. Through it all, she has seen law enforcement and jail staff act without integrity. Sidney believes greater transparency in the criminal legal system is key to achieving justice.
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