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Second Chances: Reflections from Former Clients
Posted On October 26, 2016 in News, Articles

Former GJP clients Ricks, April and Theo shared their personal stories from their experiences with GJP. Listen to their testimonies of second chances and what it means to be a part of Georgia Justice Project’s family.

Governor Nathan Deal Signs SB 367
Posted On April 29, 2016 in News, Featured, Legislative Updates

On April 27, 2016, Governor Nathan Deal signed Senate Bill 367, an important bill that reduces barriers to reentry for thousands of returning citizens across Georgia.  Georgia Justice Project advocated for several measures in this bill which improve opportunities for Georgians with a criminal record to find employment and stability following an arrest.   Senate Bill 367 implements the recommendations of the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform and contains several measures that improve opportunities for successful reentry, including:   … read more Governor Nathan Deal Signs SB 367→

Marissa McCall Dodson named in Daily Report’s
Posted On September 16, 2015 in Articles, Awards, News

Congrats to GJP’s Policy Director & Attorney, Marissa McCall Dodson, on being named in the Daily Report’s “On the Rise 2015”.  Read the full article here as she discusses the progress of criminal justice reform in Georgia.

AJC Interviews GJP’s Marissa McCall Dodson
Posted On August 10, 2015 in News, Articles

“I always knew I wanted to be an attorney. My parents raised both my sister and me to have a heart for the least advantaged in our community. In law school, I did an internship with the Georgia Justice Project and came across a couple of clients who had issues with employment because of their criminal history. This seemed like an area where I could have an impact.”  To read the interview in its entirety, click here.

Policy Director Marissa McCall Dodson to be Awarded “Champion of State Criminal Justice Reform Award” by National’s Criminal Defense Bar
Posted On July 14, 2015 in Awards, News, Featured, Articles, Blog

Marissa McCall Dodson, GJP’s Policy Director and Attorney was honored on July 24, 2015  with the National Association of Criminal Justice Lawyers’ (NACDL) Champion of State Criminal Justice Reform Award at NACDL’s 14th Annual State Criminal Justice Network conference in Denver, Colorado. The Champion of State Criminal Justice Reform Award recognizes an individual or group who has made exceptional efforts advocating for progressive reform of a state’s criminal justice system. Marissa received this award in large part because of her tireless efforts … read more Policy Director Marissa McCall Dodson to be Awarded “Champion of State Criminal Justice Reform Award” by National’s Criminal Defense Bar→

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