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Executive Director Doug Ammar’s Chapter in “Transforming Justice, Lawyers, and the Practice of Law”
Posted On May 5, 2017 in News

“A client’s relationship with the Georgia Justice Project is a relationship for life. You are like one big family. You are creating pockets of the Beloved Community.” -U.S. Congressman John Lewis Executive Director Doug Ammar’s chapter in “Transforming Justice, Lawyers, and the Practice of Law,” explores a fundamental tenet of Georgia Justice Project (GJP)’s mission: our holistic, enduring relationship with our clients. In his own words:  The factor most significant for this discussion…is our deeper engagement with our clients. GJP … read more Executive Director Doug Ammar’s Chapter in “Transforming Justice, Lawyers, and the Practice of Law”→

Georgia Bills Passed on March 1, 2017
Posted On March 6, 2017 in Legislative Updates, News

Crossover Day was Friday, March 3. This is the last day that bills needed to cross over from one chamber to the other in order to potentially become law this year. The Report of the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform serves as a foundation for SB 174, SB 175 and SB 176. All three bill passed unanimously on Wednesday, March 1.  We support many of the recommendations, including the probation reforms in SB 174. SB 174 institutes most of the … read more Georgia Bills Passed on March 1, 2017→

Article in “Ledger-Enquirer” Recaps Justice Day
Posted On February 8, 2017 in News, Articles

Read the full article in the “Ledger-Enquirer” that captures Justice Day 2017 at the Capitol.  

Doug Ammar – Davidson College 2016 Game Changer
Posted On November 1, 2016 in Awards, News, Featured

GJP’s Executive Director, Doug Ammar, was chosen as one of Davidson’s Game Changers.  Doug received his undergraduate degree from Davidson College in 1984, and Davidson and GJP have worked together on several projects over the years. Davidson’s Game Changers, by definition, would be someone who questions the status quo and pushes themselves and others to achieve more than they thought possible, thereby offering what the world needs most from them.  Doug is being honored because of his selfless work with GJP, … read more Doug Ammar – Davidson College 2016 Game Changer→

State Bar of Georgia Recognizes Michele Young and GJP’s Criminal Records Clinic
Posted On October 28, 2016 in Awards, News, Featured

On Thursday, October 27, the State Bar of Georgia awarded one of GJP’s volunteers, Michele Young, as a 2016 recipient of the H. Sol. Clark Pro Bono Award.  Michele was honored for her professionalism and commitment to the delivery of pro bono civil legal services to the marginalized and underserved through her work on criminal record restriction.  Michele has volunteered with GJP for two years, and brought expertise, insight and depth to our work on criminal records.   Georgia Justice Project … read more State Bar of Georgia Recognizes Michele Young and GJP’s Criminal Records Clinic→

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