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Off Paper? You Can Vote! FAQs: Voting with a Criminal Record in Georgia
Posted On August 20, 2020 in News

Georgia Justice Project (GJP) has been committed to reentry for over 30 years, and voting is an integral part of the reentry process. As we head into election season, we are providing public education around the state regarding criminal records and voting rights because there is much confusion regarding who is eligible to vote in Georgia. In Georgia, you do NOT lose your right to vote forever when you are convicted of a felony and you do NOT have to apply for … read more Off Paper? You Can Vote! FAQs: Voting with a Criminal Record in Georgia→

We Did It! Fast Facts About Georgia’s New Expungement Law
Posted On August 12, 2020 in Featured, News

For over a decade, Georgia Justice Project (GJP) has worked to expand record restriction (commonly known as “expungement”) in Georgia. We successfully advocated for several changes in the law since 2013, but a comprehensive solution for convictions was elusive. But those efforts culminated last week when Governor Brian Kemp signed a “second chance” bill – SB 288 – into law! This law allows more Georgians to restrict and seal records of certain convictions from their criminal history. So what will … read more We Did It! Fast Facts About Georgia’s New Expungement Law→

Governor Kemp Signs Bipartisan Second Chance Bill
Posted On August 12, 2020 in Uncategorized, News, Featured

ATLANTA, August 6th, 2020 – Governor Kemp has signed legislation that will provide a process for rehabilitated Georgians to move beyond their criminal history by restricting and sealing certain conviction records – a process most states call expungement.  SB 288 benefits not only the individuals who have demonstrated they are rehabilitated yet continue to face barriers to economic self-sufficiency and stability, but also protects employers from liability and ensures they can hire the candidate most qualified for the job.  Due … read more Governor Kemp Signs Bipartisan Second Chance Bill→

SB 288 Passes House and Senate!
Posted On June 26, 2020 in News

ATLANTA, June 26, 2020 – It’s not often that legislative efforts receive unanimous support and that advocacy groups from across the political spectrum agree on a policy goal. But this week SB 288, an effort lead by Georgia Justice Project (GJP) and the Second Chance for Georgia Campaign, passed both the Georgia House and Senate unanimously and is now on its way to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. SB 288 expands access to criminal record restriction and … read more SB 288 Passes House and Senate!→

GJP’s Response to Police Brutality and Protests Across the Nation
Posted On June 3, 2020 in News, Featured

Georgia Justice Project (GJP) stands in solidarity with those who are lifting their voices to decry the recent incidents of racially-motivated violence against people of color. We stand with the families and communities of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and countless others who have lost their lives or who have been traumatized by a criminal legal system that is infected with racism at every level. For nearly 35 years, GJP has represented individuals who are facing criminal charges and … read more GJP’s Response to Police Brutality and Protests Across the Nation→

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