Justice Resource Institute
Justice Resource Institute
Justice Resource Institute is an expansive organization that offers diverse programing related to social justice for underserved groups. The organization operates more than 100 programs to ensure that the needs of all individuals and families are met. Many of the programs offered by Justice Resource Institute are developed in response to trends in the justice […]
READ MOREAnne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation
Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation is a community organization that serves justice involved individuals. Their Workforce Re-Entry Initiative collaborates with the Anne Arundel County Detention Center to offer employment opportunities for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals to assist with a successful transition back into the community. Participants are eligible to receive assistance building job application […]
READ MOREBrooklyn District Attorney’s Office Re-entry Programs
The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office Re-Entry Programs are multifaceted and designed to reduce recidivism for formerly incarcerated individuals. These programs are operated through the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office and affiliated with the corrections system, which allows several programs to begin during pre-release and help prepare individuals for life outside prison. GRASP (Gender-responsive Reentry Assistance Support […]
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NYC Cure is an initiative housed at John Jay College to develop and implement violence prevention strategies and improve public safety. In its initial phase, the organization is conducting two studies to determine the most effective methods to reduce gun violence and the efficacy of the Cure Violence model. These studies will help inform policies […]
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ATSA New York is a community based organization dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual violence and sex trafficking. Their mission is to reduce the number of individuals who experience sexual victimization and improve treatment centers for survivors of sexual violence, as well as improve programming to rehabilitate juvenile and adult sex offenders. ATSA New York […]
READ MORELegal Services of the Hudson Valley
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley is a support organization that offers legal representation and counsel to impoverished individuals. Their mission is to ensure that all individuals have access to quality legal counsel regardless of income level. To that end, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley offers all services at no cost to clients who […]
READ MORELegal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc.
The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that offers legal advice and representation for civil matters. The organization currently services a total of thirteen counties across central New York. The organization is dedicated to ensuring equal access to services and justice for all individuals and families regardless of economic status. […]
READ MORELegal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.
Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. is a legal services organization that serves individuals and families living in poverty. Staff and volunteers offer legal services at no cost to clients. At this time, the organization is only equipped to assist with civil matters and cannot offer legal advice or representation for criminal matters. Legal […]
READ MORELegal Services NYC
Legal Services NYC has served impoverished individuals in the greater New York City area through legal support for more than fifty years. The organization was founded to combat the effects of poverty on underserved communities. While Legal Services NYC began as a loose partnership of community leaders and organizations, they now have more than 500 […]
READ MORENassau Suffolk Law Services
Nassau Suffolk Law Services is a community organization that specializes in legal advice and representation for impoverished individuals. Since its founding, the organization has focused on efforts related to poverty law, including representation, policymaking and community partnerships. Staff and volunteers are well equipped to assist individuals with matters related to housing insecurity, eviction and access […]
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