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GJP Receives The King Center’s “Dream Forward Social Justice Award”

January 23, 2018 in Awards, News, Featured

Georgia Justice Project was honored to receive the Dream Forward Social Justice Award at The King Center’s second annual Dream Forward Community Service Awards on January 9, 2018. This recognition is given yearly to those who have demonstrated an outstanding impact in the community they serve as well as the work they do in helping to advance The King Center’s mission to carry Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King’s work of nonviolent social change. GJP was honored for … read more GJP Receives The King Center’s “Dream Forward Social Justice Award”→

Fact Sheet: The Business Case for Hiring Those with a Criminal Record

November 13, 2017 in Uncategorized

The Annie E. Casey Foundation Highlights GJP

October 17, 2017 in News, Featured, Articles

The Annie E. Casey Foundation highlights Georgia Justice Project’s efforts to improve employment opportunities for individuals with a criminal record. Read more here.

Executive Director Doug Ammar Featured in “Released”

August 7, 2017 in Uncategorized, News, Featured

Executive Director Doug Ammar is featured in “Released,” a film presented by the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia. “Released” is a powerful documentary highlighting the importance of employment for the success of returning citizens. Watch the trailer below. GJP staff attended a preview of the film on June 1st. If you are interested in learning more or hosting a screening in your community, click here.