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Governor Kemp Signs Bipartisan Second Chance Bill
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
Purchase a Recording of our Criminal Records CLE
July 15, 2020 in Uncategorized
Complete the form below to purchase a recording of GJP’s Criminal Records CLE, recorded on September 30, 2020. Upon purchase, you will receive an e-mail from Molly@GJP.org with a link to view the recording and instructions on submitting you CLE credit. Reduced price of $40 if you sign up to volunteer with our Criminal Records Clinic!
Incarceration and Child Support Debt – We Want to Hear From You!
September 16, 2019 in Uncategorized
Have you or someone you know been incarcerated for failure to pay child support? Has mounting debt caused you to lose your job and ability to care for yourself and your kids? We want to hear from you! Georgia Justice Project is working to end this practice of debt-based imprisonment. In Georgia, unpayable child support debt deepens and solidifies cycles of poverty and incarceration, barring people from employment and leaving children abandoned. GJP wants to hear directly from people and … read more Incarceration and Child Support Debt – We Want to Hear From You!
GJP Featured on WABE’s Closer Look with Rose Scott
July 11, 2019 in Uncategorized
GJP was featured on WABE’s Closer Look with Rose Scott this week during a 2-part series in which conversations were held with various organizations regarding eviction and the affordable housing crisis in Georgia. GJP attorney Natasha Alladina was interviewed during the second part of the series, where she spoke about the barriers to accessing stable, affordable housing for people with a criminal record – even when an arrest has not resulted in a conviction. Ms. Alladina discussed the enormous amount … read more GJP Featured on WABE’s Closer Look with Rose Scott
GJP Featured in Daily Report Article
May 23, 2019 in Uncategorized
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