We have an exciting update to a GJP success story to share! Recently, we shared news of a GJP appellate victory with the help of GJP volunteer attorney Al Adams (retired partner from Holland & Knight) that highlights the invaluable … Continue reading
GJP met NF when he was only 17 but facing serious criminal charges. NF comes from a tight knight, low-income family. He wanted to contribute to the family income but had not completed high school and had no work skills … Continue reading
GJP represented WJ many years ago on a serious criminal charge. During his decades of incarceration, GJP continued to provide him support and serve as a resource for his successful reentry. Over the next 30 years, we wrote, visited and … Continue reading
Remarks at the 2015 Grass Roots Justice Awards on April 29, 2015 April LaLand-Sentmanat, Alumna Client Care, compassion and concern for people. That is the core of Georgia Justice Project. I am the face and the voice of such efforts. … Continue reading
Like so many GJP clients, David was referred to us by another non-profit. When we met him nearly 20 years ago, he was living in his car, struggling with addiction, and facing criminal charges. Yet, David wanted to change, he wanted a … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Over four years ago, GJP represented Devon on a minor theft case. Devon had never been in trouble before this case, and GJP’s attorneys and social workers were able to get his case dismissed with consent to expunge after he … Continue reading