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The Annie E. Casey Foundation Highlights GJP
Posted On October 17, 2017 in News, Featured, Articles

The Annie E. Casey Foundation highlights Georgia Justice Project’s efforts to improve employment opportunities for individuals with a criminal record.  Read more here.

Executive Director Doug Ammar Featured in “Released”
Posted On August 7, 2017 in News, Featured, Uncategorized

Executive Director Doug Ammar is featured in “Released,” a film presented by the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia. “Released” is a powerful documentary highlighting the importance of employment for the success of returning citizens. Watch the trailer below.  GJP staff attended a preview of the film on June 1st.  If you are interested in learning more or hosting a screening in your community, click here. 

Bills Effective on July 1, 2017
Posted On July 1, 2017 in Uncategorized, News, Featured, Legislative Updates

Georgia Justice Project works with the state legislature and advocates for laws to reduce barriers to reentry for the 4.2 million Georgians with a criminal history. In the 2017 session, GJP assisted in the development of the following laws, which went into effect on July 1, 2017:  Program and Treatment Completion Certificates – Ga. Code Ann. § 42-3-2 The Department of Community Supervision may now issue Program and Treatment Completion Certificates to people on probation, which create a presumption of … read more Bills Effective on July 1, 2017→

GJP at Bill Signing Ceremony for HB 261
Posted On May 10, 2017 in News, Featured

GJP staff looked on as Governor Deal signed HB 261 on May 8th. HB 261 clarifies that the retroactive first offender statute, which went into effect in 2015, applies to all eligible cases since 1968.

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”→

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