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Joe Blum’s Story – Legal Services Intern
Posted On October 18, 2013 in Intern Stories

I came to Georgia Justice Project as part of my field practicum as a third year law student at the Georgia State University Law School.  I had researched nonprofits in the Atlanta area doing criminal defense work so was very interested in interning here, especially after talking with a fellow law student, Jessica Sully who had interned here earlier in the year. I grew up in the Marietta, Georgia area in a relatively privileged environment.  After starting college at Vanderbilt, … read more Joe Blum’s Story – Legal Services Intern→

Intern Reflection: GJP is Important in the Atlanta Community Because…
Posted On June 20, 2013 in Intern Stories

GJP is important in the Atlanta community because of the support that it offers to citizens of Atlanta, both presently and for its citizens in the future. On one level, the GJP’s outreach to the community can be seen to encompass its social work services and legal aid to low-income individuals. An additional level, which I was initially unaware of when starting my internship, is the effort that the GJP takes to bring about change in legislation. The combination of … read more Intern Reflection: GJP is Important in the Atlanta Community Because…→

Community Advisory Group Meeting
Posted On June 6, 2013 in Photo Gallery
2013 Grass Roots Justice Awards
Posted On April 17, 2013 in Photo Gallery
Andrea’s Story
Posted On January 29, 2013 in Client Stories

When Andrea Henderson enrolled in a Moving to Work program at The Center for Working Families (TCWF), she was ready to turn things around and willing to work hard to make a new start. During her initial assessment, she suddenly realized it would be even harder than she expected.  The computer search turned up an outstanding warrant for 10-year-old felony indictment she knew nothing about. Sure, she remembered the incident, a chaotic neighborhood free-for-all, but she had never been assigned … read more Andrea’s Story→

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