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SB 105 Passed Judicial Committee!
Posted On February 18, 2021 in News

GREAT NEWS!  SB 105, the probation reform bill that GJP drafted, PASSED the Senate Judiciary Committee!    1 in 18 Georgians are under community supervision (probation and parole) compared to 1 in 58 nationally.  The average probation sentence in Georgia is three times longer than the national average.  And like other parts of the criminal justice system, there is massive racial disparity in who is serving a felony probation sentence in Georgia.  SB 105 creates a unified process with clear criteria … read more SB 105 Passed Judicial Committee!→

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 News, Featured

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.  

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→

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