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Georgia Justice Project

At Georgia Justice Project we believe: a person is more than their criminal history; second chances help individuals, families, and communities; everyone deserves a fair day in court, mass incarceration destroys communities of color, and a better criminal justice system is possible. GJP works to reduce the collateral consequences of a criminal record, advocates for better laws and policies to reduce barriers to reentry, and provides diligent criminal defense with ongoing social services. Volunteers are a critical part of the work that we do, particularly for criminal records and reentry.

This work is so critical because approximately 4.3 million people have a Georgia criminal history. A significant number of Georgians experience barriers to employment, housing, and other opportunities as a result of their criminal record. In an attempt to meet this overwhelming need for legal representation for people with a criminal history, GJP has many pro bono opportunities.

  • State(s) of Volunteer Opportunity: Georgia
  • Area of law: Representation related to criminal records (expungement, pardons, appeals etc.); Policy research and advocacy; Child support; Reducing legal barriers for people incarcerated at the Metro Re-entry Facility (MRF)
  • Populations Served: Individuals with criminal records, child support issues, or those in custody at MRF
  • Opportunities For: Law Students, Lawyers, Senior Lawyers
  • Hours for Pro Bono Opportunities: Flexible
  • Malpractice insurance is provided for volunteers: Yes
  • Training Provided: Yes
  • Training Required: Yes
  • CLE credit for trainings: Yes
  • CLE credit for pro bono: No
  • Mentoring or supervision offered: Yes
  • Volunteer lawyers need to meet a caseload or hours requirement: No
  • Other Project Types: Representation of clients through the monthly Criminal Records Clinic; occasional legal research/writing projects and appellate assistance
  • Volunteers may participate long-distance: No
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