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SB 105 Signed into Georgia Law!
Posted On May 4, 2021 in News, Featured

An innovative probation reform bill (SB 105) was signed into law yesterday by Governor Kemp, with the goal of reducing the number of Georgians serving lengthy probation sentences. SB 105 – introduced by Senator Brian Strickland (R-McDonough), carried in the House by Representative Tyler Paul Smith (R-Bremen) and championed by Georgia Justice Project (GJP) – will go into effect immediately and will allow individuals access to early termination of felony probation after three years if they reach their milestones. Too … read more SB 105 Signed into Georgia Law!→

Probation Reform Bill SB 105 Passes Georgia House & Senate!
Posted On April 5, 2021 in News, Featured

Wonderful news! Probation reform bill SB 105 passed both the Georgia House and Senate and is on its way to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. SB 105, a bill championed by Georgia Justice Project, provides a uniform pathway to early termination of probation for Georgians serving a felony probation sentence who have demonstrated they no longer require supervision. This new law creates clarity and consistency across the three existing early termination pathways already in Georgia law. If … read more Probation Reform Bill SB 105 Passes Georgia House & Senate!→

Probation Reform Bill SB 105 Introduced
Posted On February 9, 2021 in News, Featured

ATLANTA, February 9, 2021 – Georgia Justice Project (GJP) is pleased to announce that Senator Brian Strickland (R-McDonough) has introduced legislation that will positively impact thousands of individuals serving a probation sentence in Georgia. Senate Bill 105 (SB 105) provides a unified process by which individuals that have served at least three years on probation and have successfully met a list of eligibility criteria can seek early termination of their probation sentence. Georgia has more individuals on community supervision (probation … read more Probation Reform Bill SB 105 Introduced→

GJP’s Response to the Insurrection at the US Capitol
Posted On January 12, 2021 in News, Featured

Last week at GJP, we came together as a staff to discuss and process the violent insurrection on the US Capitol by white supremacists. The event itself was shocking, but even more disturbing was how the rioters – mostly white men – were treated by law enforcement:  some taking selfies with insurrectionists, some seemingly enabling the mob. The vast majority of those who violently stormed the Capitol left safely that evening. This, juxtaposed with the harassment, over-charging and over-convicting we … read more GJP’s Response to the Insurrection at the US Capitol→

Our FY2020 Annual Report is Here!
Posted On January 5, 2021 in Featured, News

For nearly 35 years, GJP’s work has focused on Georgia’s criminal justice system, with the mission to make our state more just and equitable. This past year, GJP has reached more people than ever before. At this time, more than any other, our holistic, systemic, and optimistic approach to tackling difficult issues creates an opportunity for long-term change. To learn more about our recent successes, download our FY2020 Annual Report here or view it below.  

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